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Quote by August Derleth

“Children accept many things adults will not accept, since the world of a child is a constant revelation without any need for knowledge of cause and effect.”

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August Derleth

August Derleth was an American writer known for his horror and science fiction novels. His works are characterized by supernatural themes and mysterious elements, which have won him a dedicated following. more

“But while our parting was mutually acceptable and even expedient, still it was painful. And I would like to think it hurt both of us, for I certainly felt it: a wrenching inside, like some small but improbably necessary organ was no longer in there, that it was missing, torn or fallen out. And at the time I'd thought that was the end of it; what was missing was gone forever”

Thinking Stills Ends Felt Hurt Gone Forever Missing Painful Fallen Acceptable Organs It Hurts Torn Parting

Book:The Ghost Quartet

Source: The Ghost Quartet

“If, like Harry Keogh, I could talk to the dead - God, there are an awful lot of people I would like to speak to! Not least my father. Being in the army for 22 years, I didnt see enough of him, and I know there are a great many things I could have learned from him.”

People Ifs Knows Years Enough Father Speak Army Awful Great Men

Author:Brian Lumley

“I have friends who read my books in Greek.”

Book Greek

Author:Brian Lumley

“Now, when I was in the Army, writing was my hobby.”

Writing Army Hobbies