“As men obsessed with the idea that all knowledge lies within a woman's body, but having entered it to find themselves as ignorant as before, they are driven towards all women again and again: in childish hope that somehow the next time they will find the treasure, and then the equally childish desire for revenge since it cannot be found, that knife in the unfathomable entrails; and they grow full of hatred.”
Quote by John McGahern
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John McGahern
John McGahern was an Irish writer known for his profound emotional depth and delicate prose. His works often focus on rural Irish life, particularly in his hometown of County Sligo. McGahern's novels and short stories are celebrated for their deep character portrayals. more
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