“Savo širdyje ji pyko ant Žiuljeno, kad jis to nesupranta, kad visai neturi to subtilaus drovumo, to instinktyvaus delikatumo; ir ji pajuto tarp savęs ir jo tarsi uždangą, tarsi kažkokią kliūtį, pirmą kartą pastebėjusi, kad du žmonės niekada negali prasiskverbti iki vienas kito sielos, iki minčių gelmių, kad jie gali eiti šalia vienas kito, kartais apsikabinę, bet ne susilieję, ir kad dvasinė mūsų esmė visą gyvenimą klaidžioja vieniša.”
Guy de Maupassant, born on August 5, 1850 and died on July 6, 1893, was a renowned French novelist and master of the short story, often hailed as the 'King of Short Stories'. With his keen observation and unique writing style, Maupassant produced a vast array of short stories reflecting social realities and human weaknesses, which have had a profound impact on literature. more
“1I smiled bitterly, a defeated man pitifully begging a God in whom he had never trusted.”
“Šviesos karys naudojasi vienatve, bet neleidžia, kad ji juo naudotųsi.”
“Kis ki khatir main jalaunga diya is dil ka, kaun aayega mere siine ki viiraani mein.”
“People who think it’s lonely at the top should notice that person alone at the bottom.”
“I always thought they were a God-send; and they were... But then again, so was the Great Flood.”