“One time, two years ago, I took a draught of morphia, meaning to end my life. My mother found me before the life was ended, the doctor drew the poison from my stomach with a syringe, and when I woke, it was to the sound of my own weeping. For I had hoped to open my eyes on Heaven, where my father was; and they had only pulled me back to Hell.”
Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'. more
“The kitchen is where I heal. Where I rebel against chaos — with herbs, heat, and heart.”
“Some people aren’t a cure. They’re the reason you want to heal.”
“And so you really weren’t allowed to keep yourself locked away from me.”
“Pain is not the enemy. Avoiding it is.”
“The people who make the world sick prevent those who heal it.”
“Kindness is a quiet balm in a loud world—it heals gently and unites hearts.”