“Living is one constant and perpetual instant when the arras-veil before what-is-to-be hangs docile and even glad to the lightest naked thrust if we had dared, were brave enough (not wise enough: no wisdom needed here) to make the rending gash.” IfsLifeEnoughWiseNeededConstantBraveGladNakedInstantPerpetualVeilsThrustDocile Book:Absalom, Absalom! Source: Absalom, Absalom!
“In our rhythm of earthly life we tire of light. We are glad when the day ends, when the play ends; and ecstasy is too much pain.” LifeEndsPlayLightPainToo MuchGladRhythmEcstasyTire Book:Complete Poems and Plays, 1909-1950 Source: Complete Poems and Plays, 1909-1950