“Is that not what makes it great?' he retorted to his friend. 'Its beauty resides in its silence, and its glory in now only belonging to a few priests and poor people, that is to say to those who are purest because they have renounced the world. Its higher destiny is to be something which has outlived its time.”
The Bells of Bruges is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of a character living in the picturesque city of Bruges. The story weaves through the complexities of human emotions, focusing on the protagonist's journey through love and loss amidst the backdrop of a changing world. more
Georges Rodenbach was a Belgian poet known for his unique symbolism and profound emotional expression. His works often explore themes of human existence, with deep insights into love, death, and nature. more
“So don't you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine”
“El descobriment dels diners va ser com l’explosió d’una bomba atòmica.”
“Els grans botxins no se’n surten sense els petits. Se’n necessiten molts per a fer la feina bruta.”