I told him how we kept fewer forms between us and God; retaining, indeed, no more than, perhaps, the nature of mankind in the mass rendered necessary for due observance. I told him I could not look on flowers and tinsel, on wax - lights and embroidery, at such times and under such circumstances... [continue to read »]
"A moth?" "Not a moth, a figurehead!" "What is a figurehead?" "Ancient sailors carved a human figure on the bow of the ships, and it had the task to protect them. At the beginning they were only enormous eyes, that allowed the ship to see the route. Then they transformed them in woman divinity... [continue to read »]
Dear Beatrice, how are you? The other day I saw you again at school, I smile and you smiled me back. I don't know if you remember. Here, that's me. The one with the crazy hair: Leo. I am writing because I want to be with you in this moment. I don't know what to say in certain circumstances. If I... [continue to read »]
[...] You don't want others to see your weakness. You are afraid that they would laugh. But what escapes you is that I look at you closely. I have chosen you. I love you. I want to live with you. Someone once said that "I love you" is synonymous of "it's nice that you exist as you are, and if I... [continue to read »]
Lazarus would have gotten up because this would have been the God wish, but in that moment, last and final, Mary Magdalene puts down a hand on Jesus shoulder and says, Nobody has completed many sins while still alive in order to deserve to die two times, at that point Jesus lets the arm fall... [continue to read »]
"I only have a month left, perhaps two, with luck. One of us has to get out of here, Julián. You have more going for you than I do. I don't know whether you'll find Penélope. But Nuria is waiting for you."
"Nuria is your wife."
"Remember the deal we made. The day I die, all that was once mine... [continue to read »]
Albus Dumbledore:"Do you know why can't Quirinus Quirrell stand you touching him, in the basement?" [Harry says no with the head]"Itwas because of your mother. She sacrificed herself for you, and something like this leaves the mark." [Harry touches his scar] "No, no. It's not a visible mark. It... [continue to read »]
For years I've been fleeing without knowing what from. I thought that if I ran further than the horizon, the shadows of the past would move out of my way. I thought that if I put in enough distance, the voices in my mind could be silenced for ever. I returned at last to the secret beach facing... [continue to read »]
'I was in no mood for pleasantries. I asked him what Cain had demanded in exchange for making his wish come true. Fleischmann, his face distorted by fear and shame, sank to his knees in front of me, crying and begging for my help. I ignored his tears, insisting on an answer to my question. What... [continue to read »]
Roland was looking at him without saying a word. He had saved his life. Max knew that the look in those eyes, full of despair and gratitude, would remain with him forever. [continue to read »]