“It was the seventh of November, 1918. The war was finally over. Maybe it would be declared a holiday and named War's End Day or something equally hopeful and wrong. Wars would break out again. Violence was part of human nature as much as love and generosity.”
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Claire Holden Rothman is a Canadian novelist recognized for her exploration of themes such as mental health, social justice, and the human experience. Born in 1958, she has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with her poignant storytelling and engaging characters. more
“It was as close as I had ever come to having power over someone, and I equated it with love.”
“Artists hold out the mirror to the bruises on the face of the world.”
“We may think we live for wisdom, but in fact we're living for the the pleasure wisdom brings us.”
“To the biographer all lives bar none are dramatic constructions.”