“When one embraces a moment of rapture from the past, either by trying to reclaim it or by refusing to let it go, how can its brightness not tarnish, turn grey with longing and sorrow, until the wild spell of the remembered interlude is lost altogether and the memory of sadness claims its rightful place in the mind? And what is it we expect from the sun-drenched past? There is no formula for re-entry, nothing we can do to enable reconstruction.”
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Jane Urquhart is a Canadian novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into history. Her works often explore the relationship between personal identity, memory, and history, as well as the spiritual landscape of Canada and its people. more
“Isn't it weird the way you remember things, when someone's gone?”
“You don't smile when you're holding on. You smile when you're letting go.”
“If they weren’t good for you in 2015, they won’t be great for you in 2016. Let them go.”
“Day or night, good or bad…all things from within.”