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Quote by Erich Fried

“Was bleibt? Nichts als die Qual, die Qual überlebt zu haben”

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Erich Fried, born on May 6, 1921, was a renowned German poet. His poetry is known for its simplicity and depth, often expressing views on life, love, and war through humor and satire. Fried experienced exile during the Nazi regime, which profoundly influenced his creative work. His works are widely appreciated in Germany and around the world. more

“I wish I could live here in this meadow. It's gorgeous." "Yeah, it is," Hercules agreed. "That's Persephone's handiwork," he explained. "She's the god of vegetation." "Demeter's daughter, right?" Meg said. "I heard Demeter talking when I was on Olympus. Something about not knowing where the girl had run off to." Hercules nodded. "Yeah, Demeter keeps appealing to my father to find her. No one has seen her in months, and harvest will be coming before long." He touched one of the hyacinths with his finger. "Every flower has its season.”

Seasons Goddess Greek Mythology Persephone Demeter

Book:Go the Distance

Source: Go the Distance

“We humans endure the gifts the gods give us, even when we are grieving over what has to be.”

Greek Mythology Greek Goddesses

Book:HOMERIC HYMN TO DEMETER

Source: HOMERIC HYMN TO DEMETER

“One by one she would cut through the orbits of Janus, Mimas, Enceladus, Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Titan, Hyperion... worlds bearing the names of gods and goddesses who had vanished only yesterday, as time was counted here.”

Time Astronomy Greek Mythology Scale

Author:Arthur C. Clarke

“The wall was an eyesore in its newness, grayness, lack of grace. That much blank space might not set a regular person's blood racing, but to an artist, it's like opening up a new sketchpad, the kind with heavy textured paper. Impossible to leave it empty.”