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“We are all so afraid, we are all so alone, we all so need from the outside the assurance of our own worthiness to exist. So, for a time, if such a passion come to fruition, the man will get what he wants. He will get the moral support, the encouragement, the relief from the sense of loneliness, the assurance of his own worth. But these things pass away; inevitably they pass away as the shadows pass across sundials. It is sad, but it is so. The pages of the book will become familiar; the beautiful corner of the road will have been turned too many times. Well, this is the saddest story.”

Quote by Ford Madox Ford

Work

The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion

A meticulously crafted narrative that delves into the intricate dynamics of a marriage and the secrets it harbors, offering a poignant examination of human passions and the complexities of human nature. more

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Ford Madox Ford
Ford Madox Ford

Ford Madox Ford was an influential British novelist known for his contributions to modernist literature. His works are characterized by complex narrative structures and profound psychological descriptions. Born on December 17, 1873, he passed away on June 26, 1939. more

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