In fiction, imaginary people become realer to us than any named celebrity glimpsed in a series of rumored events, whose causes and subtler ramifications must remain in the dark. An invented figure like Anna Karenina or Emma Bovary emerges fully into the light of understanding, which brings with it identification, sympathy and pity.
Copy QuoteThat though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.
Copy Quote View & ShareWorry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
Copy Quote View & ShareOne's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.
Copy Quote View & ShareHere bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
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