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“there is no gaiety as gay as the gaiety of grief.”

Quote by Caitlin Thomas

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Caitlin Thomas, born on December 8, 1913, and passed away on July 31, 1994, was a renowned poet. Her poetry is known for its profound emotions and unique style, which has won her great popularity among readers. more

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“[On journalists:] They are the scavengers of society who, possessing no guts of their own, tear out the guts of celebrities. They have the sycophantic, false enthusing gush of maiden aunts: who are accustomed to being trampled on doormats.”

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“[On journalists:] They are as disruptive a menace to the public body: as grating turds in the intestines are to the private body.”

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“Between threading a needle and raving insanity is the smallest eye in creation.”

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“Jealousy is the lifelong noose hanging about the neck of love.”

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“[On journalists:] ... however lyingly libellous they may be: nobody can seriously hurt the reputation of a Great person. If he is hurt: he is not Great. They can but scratch at his skin with their mice nails.”

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“none of what I know is out of books. ... I prefer tactual learning. Touching, on the quick of the sore nail, of present, mobile life. To toy, to gnaw, to tear: at the living element of pain. Like at a living drumstick.”

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“money ... is only important when you have none; and though it may not be everything, it goes a very long way towards blocking up the winter draft of age.”

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“One should never go back to a place one has loved; for, however, rough the going forward is, it is better than the snuffing out-of-love return.”

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“So it is useless to evade reality, because it only makes it more virulent in the end. But instead, look steadfastly into the slit, pin-pointed, malignant eyes of reality: as an old-hand trainer dominates his wild beasts. Take it by the scruff of the neck, and shake the evil intent out of it; till it rattles out harmlessly, like gall bladder stones, fossilized on the floor.”

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