“Marco Polo had seen the inhabitants of Zipangu place rose-colored pearls in the mouths of the dead. A sea-monster had been enamoured of the pearl that the diver brought to King Perozes, and had slain the thief, and mourned for seven moons over its loss.” LossSeaKingsMoonMouthsRoseSevenMonstersOver ItThievesPearlsJewelryMarcosPoloMarco Polo Book:Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde Source: Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde
“We both believe in monsters. But all the ghosts and demons are you. And all the angels and genies are you. All the kings, queens, Buddhas, beautiful boys. Inside you. No one can take them away. (Missing Angel Juan.)” BelieveBeautifulBoysMissingKingsAngelMonstersGhostQueensDemonJuanGenies Author:Francesca Lia Block