“I like it that they [disciples] feed me and pay for my clothes and protect me. And in return I will do for them what I can, but no more than that. Just as I cannot breathe the breath of another or help the heart of someone else to beat or their bones not to weaken or their flesh not to shrivel, I cannot say more than I can say. And I know how deeply this disturbs them, and it would make me smile, this earnest need for foolish anecdote or sharp simple patterns in the story of what happened to us all, except that I have forgotten how to smile.”
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Colm Toibin
Colm Toibin is an Irish novelist known for his profound psychological portraits and insightful exploration of Irish history and culture. His works often focus on individual identity, family relationships, and social changes, earning him critical acclaim and popularity among readers. more
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