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“Kisses honeyed by oblivion.”

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This book delves into the rich tapestry of Spanish gypsy life, offering insights into their customs, traditions, and challenges faced in a changing society. more

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George Eliot

George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, was a renowned 19th-century British novelist. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. With her unique narrative techniques and rich emotional expression, she has had a profound impact on literature. more

“What did that mean, to kiss? You put your face up like that to say goodnight and then his mother put her face down. That was to kiss. His mother put her lips on his cheek; her lips were soft and they wetted his cheek; and they made a tiny little noise: kiss. Why did people do that with their two faces?”

People Mean Littles Made Two Faces Mother Kissing Lips Tiny Noise Your Face Cheeks Lips And Kissing Saying Goodnight

Book:A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Thrift Study Edition

Source: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Thrift Study Edition

“He took the bride about the neck and kissed her lips with such a clamorous smack that at the parting all the church did echo.”

Funny Church Kissing Lips Necks Echoes Parting Brides Smack Kissing Her Lips And Kissing

Author:William Shakespeare

“A kiss is but a kiss now! and no wave of a great flood that whirls me to the sea. But, as you will! we'll sit contentedly, and eat our pot of honey on the grave.”

Sea Kissing Wave Graves Pot Honey Flood Greatest Love Kissing You

Book:The Complete Works of George Meredith

Source: The Complete Works of George Meredith

“Here are lips of flame eager to be extinguished by love's liquid sigh.”