“She knew it was there, would always be there, but she needed to confirm its presence. Like the keeper of the lighthouse and the prisoner, she regarded it as a mooring, a checkpoint, some stable visual object that assured her that the world was still there; that this was life and not a dream. That she was alive somewhere, inside, which she acknowledged to be true only because a thing she knew intimately was out there, outside herself.”
This novel delves into complex relationships and societal issues through the lens of a romantic narrative. more
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
“Sometimes I'm the winter tree and most of these times, a gathering of autumn leaves.”
“I will either die at the hands of myself or live in the hands of God.”
“Don't apologise for being yourself, but ask for apology if they want you to be something else.”
“A mistake becomes a lesson when you forgive yourself.”
“the litup soul/self I have been From time to time I can't remember”