“A life of madness I have been living for fifteen years. I have thrown away everything I had, my devoted wife, two lovely children, my family, my wealth on a hopeless passion. My love that once glowed like a warm flame is gone. A fire burns inside me now. My love, instead of being upheld has been cast aside like dirt. I can weep all I want out of rage and self-loathing but the world will only laugh at the sight of me.” RageHopelessUnrequited LoveRejectedSelf LoathingRefusedCast AsideJilted LoverSpurnedGlowing Love Book:The Thugs & a Courtesan Source: The Thugs & a Courtesan
“Here I am, after all, welcome home, I'm yours. To which Henry replied: When I wanted you you were not mine, when I needed you you rejected me. Why should I cherish you now?” WelcomeRejectionIris MurdochHomecomingHenry And CatoRole ReversalI M YoursSpurned Book:Henry and Cato Source: Henry and Cato