Even on the poorest streets people could be heard laughing. Some of these streets were completely dark, like black holes, and the laughter that came from who knows where was the only sign, the only beacon that kept residents and strangers from getting lost.
Roberto BolanoBeing alone makes us stronger. Thatโs the honest truth. But itโs cold comfort, since even if I wanted company no one will come near me anymore.
Roberto BolanoThen he went out without touching anything and put his arm around Ingeborg, and like that, with their arms around each other, they returned to the village while the whole past of the universe fell on their heads.
Roberto BolanoNo one pays attention to these killings, but the secret of the world is hidden in them.
Roberto Bolano