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Quote by Richard Baxter

“[W]hen the pleasure is at the sweetest, death is the nearest (461)[.]”

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Richard Baxter was an English poet, born on November 12, 1615, and died on December 8, 1691. Known for his religious poetry and theological writings, Baxter held a significant position in English literature during the 17th century. more

“I am afraid of reduction. After a lifetime's independence- yes, selfish independence- I am terrified of being reduced to childhood once more, to helplessness, to seas of confusion from which the cruel lucid intervals poke up like rock shoals. I don't want to sit in my chair and be fed, much less do I want to be handed over to medical professionals.”

Death Fear Helplessness

Book:Iris & Ruby

Source: Iris & Ruby

“Dear Clutch, I hope I see you again. Here's my number if you want to call. Thanks for last night. Your human is nice. ~D”

Sweet Cute

Book:My Busboy

Source: My Busboy

“You're not nothing.”

Sweet Wings Of Fire

Book:Prisoners

Source: Prisoners

“You're the proverbial diamond in the rough", she'd said to him once, touching his nose lightly with the tip of her electrifying finger.”

Sweet Cute

Author:Katherine Paterson

“[Patricia Highsmith] was a figure of contradictions: a lesbian who didn't particularly like women; a writer of the most insightful psychological novels who, at times, appeared bored by people; a misanthrope with a gentle, sweet nature.”

People Writing Women Nature Sweet Insight Psychological Bored Gentle Writer Insightful Lesbian Novels Like Misanthrope Contradictions

Book:Patricia Highsmith, ζωή στο σκοτάδι

Source: Patricia Highsmith, ζωή στο σκοτάδι

“You know how you get rid of tears?” I asked. He shook his head. “You find somebody you love and you hug them.”

Sweet Lucian Caitlin

Book:Velvet

Source: Velvet

“I feel like my maybe someday just became my right now.”

Love Relationships Sweet Maybe Someday

Book:Maybe Someday

Source: Maybe Someday

Quote by Richard Baxter

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