“But then, life is a constant withering of possibilities. Some are stolen with the lives of people you love. Others are let go, with regret and reluctance and deep, deep sorrow. But there is compensation for lives unlived in the intoxicating joy of knowing that the life you have - right here, right now - if the one you have chosen. There is power in that, and hope.”
Quote by Emily Maguire
Author
Emily Maguire
Emily Maguire, born in 1976, is an Australian novelist known for her insightful social commentary and nuanced portrayal of women's experiences. Her novels often explore themes such as social justice, gender equality, and mental health. more
You May Also Like
Source: Taming the Beast
“Real love should draw no blood from the loved and buckets from the lover.”
Source: Taming the Beast
“My head was a magpie's nest lined with such bright scraps of information.”
Source: Too Much Happiness
“I do not say what I feel, and people often take that for shyness, even kindness.”
Source: Rowing to Eden: Collected Stories
“90% of the work in this country is done by people who don't feel good".”