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“…suffering can be a work of art. It can be made of buried and rising things, helpless and undiscovered, song of frustrated want, silence after desire. It can be the test of the self falling short, constrained, distorted, disturbed or rebuffed, the vacuum left by longing, call without an answer.”

Quote by Lydia Millet

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Oh Pure and Radiant Heart

This book delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, offering a rich tapestry of characters and narratives that reflect the depth and breadth of the human experience. more

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Lydia Millet
Lydia Millet

Lydia Millet is an American novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound insights into social issues. Her works often focus on environment, politics, and human behavior, often with a satirical and critical tone. more

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“Beyond aspects of pain that are physical, thought Oppenheimer, sickness or injury or privation, beyond the so-called obvious, suffering can be a work of art. It can be made of buried and rising things, helpless and undiscovered, song of frustrated want, silence after desire. It can be the test of the self falling short, constrained, distorted, disturbed or rebuffed, the vacuum left by longing, call without an answer.”

“Amelie seemed to focus on her again. For a few seconds she regarded her, frowning, and then smiled just a little. "So I recall," she said. "Not all wars are waged with bullets and swords, indeed. Some are wars of wills and ideas. It's good we both remember that." The smile faded. "But not all ideas win the war, and not all wills are strong enough. Darkness can descend so easily.”