“The night was cold and gloomy. He entered the Park by the first gate and walked along under the gaunt trees. He walked through the bleak alleys where they had walked four years before. She seemed to be near him in the darkness. At moments he seemed to feel her voice touch his ear, her hand touch his. He stood still to listen. Why had he withheld life from her? Why had he sentenced her to death? He felt his moral nature falling to pieces.”
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James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, and died on January 13, 1941, was an Irish novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, Joyce is celebrated for his contributions to modernist literature. His most famous work is 'Ulysses', which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Other notable works include 'Dubliners' and 'Finnegans Wake'. more
“People often regret their words but rarely their silence”
“Even when the elephant leaves the room, there is a massive amount of dung.”
“A pivotal lesson I’ve learned throughout my life is that silence is powerful.”
“It was as though they spoke, spat, argued for the mere purpose of breaking the silence.”
“The support system in life is like the immune system; works promptly and in silence.”