“Live intensely," Joe tells me. "Live big. The cousins have a saying: 'Walk large as trees, with the blood quick in you and swift-running.' In other words, don't let there be holes in your life where somebody else can creep into your head...”
Charles de Lint, born on December 22, 1951, is a renowned Canadian writer known for his fantasy literature and folk tales. His works span various forms, including short stories, novels, and poetry, and have been translated into multiple languages. De Lint's writing style is unique, characterized by rich imagination and deep understanding of folk tales. more
“I ceased some time ago to believe in goodness.”
“Nowhere to go to tea. Only gin here and no god at any gate and no goodness.”
“There is a difference between acting good and being good.”
“The best reward one can rejoice for his good deeds is to enjoy the punishment”