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“If I might have but one of her feet to kiss," thought Cosmo, "I should be content." Alas! he deceived himself, for passion is never content.”

Quote by George MacDonald

Work

Phantastes

Phantastes is a classic work of fantasy literature that takes readers on a journey through a dreamworld, where the protagonist encounters various mythical creatures and moral dilemmas. The novel is known for its exploration of themes such as the search for identity, the nature of good and evil, and the spiritual journey of self-discovery. more

Author

George MacDonald
George MacDonald

George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more

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“In fact, this passion, which at first I had thought impossible, insignificant, sheer fantasy, which was inflamed by Maitreyi herself — who, I had so long belived, was in love with me but is in reality, in love with one — this passion has me in thrall and carries me far away, to an unknown and unearthly region of my soul, to some border territory of my mind where I am blissfully happy, radiant with grace. I have no name for that intimate realm.”

“آخ، چیست آدمی، این نیمه خدای ستوده! آیا طاقتش درست آن زمانی طی نمی شود که بیش از همه به آن احتیاج دارد؟ و آیا آن وقتی که بر بال شادی اوج می گیرد، یا در غرقاب غم فرو می رود، در این هر دو حس درست زمانی باز نمی ماند و به شهود و آگاهی دلگیر و سرد خود باز پس رانده نمی شود که شوق گم شدن در این سرشاری بی انتها در جانش دویده است؟”

“Up to now in the West none of the apostles of stabilization and petrification has succeeded in wiping out the individuals' innate disposition to think and to apply to all problems the yardstick of reason. This alone, and no more, history and philosophy can assert in dealing with doctrines that claim to know exactly what the future has in store for mankind.”