It's an awful truth that suffering can deepen us, give a greater lustre to our colours, a richer resonance to our words.
Anne RiceAnd I loved this moment for all it's pain...We seemed for a moment like two parts of the same thing.
Anne RiceI am in love with you', I responded. He laughed the most beguiling and gentle laugh. 'Of course you are,' he replied. 'I understand perfectly because I'm in love with myself. The fact that I'm not transfixed in front of the nearest mirror takes a great deal of self-control.' It was my turn to laugh.
Anne Rice