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Quote by Carson McCullers

“Because in some men it is in them to give up everything personal at some time, before it ferments and poisons--throw it to some human being or some human idea. They have to.”

Book:The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Work

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

This novel delves into the lives of diverse individuals living in a small town in Georgia, highlighting the loneliness and the search for connection among its inhabitants. The narrative weaves through the lives of these characters, showcasing their struggles and the complexities of human relationships. more

Author

Carson McCullers

Carson McCullers was an American author known for her unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, often set in the American South, explored themes such as loneliness, love, and identity. more

“Except...I do. Of course I do. Because as his hands gently cup my waist, I don't make a sound. As he swivels me around to face him, I don't make a sound. I don't need to. We're still talking. Every touch he makes, every imprint of his skin is like another word, another thought, a continuation of our conversation. And we're not done yet. Not yet.”

Needs Stills Done Hands Faces Courses Sound Talking Conversation Skins Cups Continuation

Author:Sophie Kinsella

“Her face felt like it was scattered in pieces and she could not keep it straight. The feeling was a whole lot worse than being hungry for any dinner, yet it was like that. I want--I want--I want--was all that she could think about--but just what this real want was she did no know.”

Thinking Knows Want Real Whole Feelings Faces Felt Pieces Dinner Hungry

Book:The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Source: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

“I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, Make thy two eyes like stars start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part, And each particular hair to stand on end Like quills upon the fretful porpentine. But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood. List, list, O list!”