“When I say my prayers I have a terrible doubt. How can I be sure God is forgiving me? What if he will forgive me, but hasn't forgiven me yet? That's why I don't want to die, Sir. That's why I can't die. Not until I am sure. Are you sure?”
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Timberlake Wertenbaker is a British playwright known for his profound insights into historical and social issues. His works often take the form of monologues and dialogues, exploring themes such as power, identity, and memory. more
“[Christianity is] the most ... perverted system that ever shone on man.”
“When left unsatisfied, lust becomes violence.”
“'Having' Your Cake....a little perverted.... 'Eating' it too.....a lot perverted!”
“Milk from my fat body, squeezed from my worm...”
“I held in the sneeze, though, by thinking of the word cucumber. It always works.”