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Quote by John Donne

“Licence my roving hands, and let them go Before, behind, between, above, below.”

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John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation. more

“I was no Cherokee. I was no warrior. I was nobody special. I was just a girl, scared and angry. When I saw myself in Daddy Glen's eyes, I wanted to die. No, I wanted to be already dead, cold and gone. Everything felt hopeless. He looked at me and I was ashamed of myself. It was like sliding down an endless hole, seeing myself at the bottom, dirty, ragged, poor, stupid.”

Source: Bastard Out of Carolina: A Novel

“The worst thing in the world was the way I felt when I wanted us to be like the families in the books in the library, when I just wanted Daddy Glen to love me like the father in Robinson Crusoe. (209)”

World Way Book Wanted Father Felt Worst Library Worst Things Daddy Robinson Crusoe

Author:Dorothy Allison

“I fell into shame like a suicide throws herself into a river. (253)”

Rivers Shame Suicide

Author:Dorothy Allison

“He grinned when I didn't protest, and lowered his mouth toward mine. The first touch was just that - a touch. A teasing, tempting softness. I licked my lips and Patch's grin deepened. "More?" he asked. I curled my hands into his hair, pulling him closer. "More.”

Firsts Hands Mines Hair Mouths Lips Protest Pulling Patches Tease Tempting Softness Fallen Angels

Book:The Complete Hush, Hush Saga: includes Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence and Finale

Source: The Complete Hush, Hush Saga: includes Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence and Finale

“She squinted up at him. "But I haven't always made good decisions." Pastor Harris smiled. "All that shows is that you're human.”

Humans Made Shows Decision Havens Pastor Good Decision

Book:The Last Song

Source: The Last Song

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