“There was every reason to feel natural joy in the world, but for the one that makes it accessible. When your spirit is uneasy, stillness can be a kind of suffering. And when you're young, the unlived life in front of you, all that future, urgent and unreachable, can be unbearable.”
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Niall Williams, born in 1958, is a British author known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into history and culture. His works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and prose. more
“He just wanted a taste. God, he would trade eternity for a taste.”
“As you reside in the flame of my desires, may I meet you in that same form each day.”
“May I peel away the layers of your hesitance, and untie the wings of your dormant zeal.”
“May I caress the body of your fervent lust and awaken the latent fervor of your greater being.”