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Quote by Toni Morrison

“The cider jug is heavy, but it always is, even when it's empty.”

Work

This novel delves into the profound and haunting aftermath of slavery in the United States, focusing on the life of a woman named Sethe who has escaped from a plantation but is haunted by her past. The narrative intertwines the lives of former slaves and their descendants, examining the lasting impact of historical trauma on individuals and communities. more

Author

Toni Morrison

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

“I will not let myself get sick, go mad or retreat like a child into blubbering on someone else's shoulder. Masks are the order of the day-and the least I can do is cultivate the illusion that I am gay, serene, not hollow and afraid. Someday, god knows when, I will stop this absurd, self-pitying, idle, futile despair.”

Despair Depression Pity Hollow Afraid Sylvia Plath

Book:Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath

Source: Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath

“This though..I'm pretty sure that it's the worst thing that ever happened to anyone, anywhere. Ever. I think it's the worst thing that can happen, the theoretical upper limit of suffering. Despair and agony. Absolute. Unending.”

Suffering Despair Revenge Death And Dying Agony

Book:The Library at Mount Char

Source: The Library at Mount Char

“He did not stop loving her in his heart and mind, or in himself and his senses, but he began to love her by stabbing himself so that his wounds can love her too.”

Love Romance Despair

Book:Letters Of The Observer

Source: Letters Of The Observer