“It was as if this woman had stepped out of a book, and he submitted to her existence, validated by literature, with admiration and the humble loyalty of a man who, following false convictions, sees in a resolute woman an exception and not the rule.”
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Joseph Roth, born on September 2, 1894, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a renowned journalist and writer in the 20th century. Known for his profound insights into European society and politics, Roth's work has left a lasting impact on literature. more
“This is what power really is: the privilege of ignoring anything you might find distasteful.”
“Il vento le scompigliava i capelli, il sole li glorificava.”
“Quando il sole tramonta, lascia qualunque cosa tu stia facendo e guardalo.”
“Dear God. Dear Stars, Dear Trees, Dear Sky, Dear Peoples. Dear Everything. Dear God.”
“To be God's people, to love Him fervently with whole hearts, is our sole desire.”