In this place of light: he dares to live. Who stops being a bird, yet beats his wings. Against the immense immeasurable emptiness of things.
Theodore RoethkeAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 25, 1908
- Died: August 1, 1963
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How did you get back?' asked Vautrin.
'I walked,' replied Eugene.
'I wouldn't like half-pleasures, myself,' observed the tempter. 'I'd want to go there in my own carriage, have my own box, and come back in comfort. All or nothing, that's my motto.'
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