“When about fifteen I once made a great scandal by taking out my knife in prayer meeting and assaulting a young man who, while I was kneeling down during the prayer, stood above me and squeezed my neck.” MenMadeYoungPrayerMeetingsYoung ManNecksKnivesFifteenScandalKneelingPrayer Meeting Book:The reminiscences of an astronomer Source: The reminiscences of an astronomer
“The only truly intersting side of the matter was the intimate design of the injury, the fact that it was so penetrating, custom-made exactly to your measure. It's fascinating that hatred should be so personal as to be almost loving. The knife and the wound aching for each other.” ShouldMadeMatterFactsSidesDesignHatredWoundsIntimateInjuryFascinatingCustomsKnives Book:Herzog Source: Herzog