“Knowing that everything comes to an end is a gift of experience, a consolation gift for knowing that we ourselves are coming to an end. Before we get it we live in a continuous present, and imagine the future as more of that present. Happiness is endless happiness, innocent of its own sure passing. Pain is endless pain.”
Quote by Tobias Wolff
Work
This Boy's Life: A Memoir
This Boy's Life is a candid and poignant account of the author's experiences as a child, navigating the complexities of a difficult family life and the challenges of adolescence. more
Author
Tobias Wolff
Tobias Wolff is an American author known for his short stories and memoirs. His works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. Born in June 1945, Wolff began his writing career in the 1970s. more
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