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Quote by Iris Murdoch

“We did really love each other . . . didn't we? Didn't we? In the name of that reality — M.”

Work

This novel delves into the complex dynamics of relationships and the human psyche, focusing on themes of obsession, psychological manipulation, and the consequences of extreme behavior. more

Author

Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more

“He loved the curves on her body, her soft skin and pouty lower lip, her deep soulful eyes. He adored her voice; sometimes sultry, sometimes fiery. Her laugh, her playfulness... he adored it all. But what really turned him on were the curves in her mind, the twists and turns, the fire, the brilliance - and her compassionate heart; the beat of it harmonizing so sweetly and perfectly with the beat of his. The whole package was beyond thrilling... yet her mind, her heart, those were the immortal aphrodisiacs.”

Love Poetry Women Relationships Beauty Aphrodisiac

Book:Moon Gypsy

Source: Moon Gypsy

“The sad thing about history is that there are so many people out there from centuries, generations, even eras ago who are no longer in existence. They're names and stories aren't written down. They're now just mysterious figures of bone and dust deep in the ground that will never be known because no one bothered knowing them.”

Reality Time Lost Existence History Written Sad Mysterious Tragic Centuries

Author:Amanda Lovelorn

“Every time her mind stops to wander, tears rolled down her cheeks and it reveals what's in her mind.”

Sad Upset Broken Heart Love Hurts Pain Quotes Lifeless Tears Quotes Bleeding Heart Heartache Love

Author:SoulWanderer_

“Yet the love is there, the love is there — only it's as if it's so wounded it has curled up and gone into a black hole.”

Love Sad Iris Murdoch Wounded The Green Knight