Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you’ll know you’re dead.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
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Tennessee Williams139 quotes“Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you’ll know you’re dead.”
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Sadness shoots a bullet straight at your heart and love buys you time.
Shelby CaudleShelby Caudle Do you think it possible that some people are born to give more love than they will ever get back in return?
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Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki In this wilderness, Mankind is the animal I fear.
Addison SchmittAddison Schmitt We can always walk with them in the rain instead of just lending an umbrella.
Leon MarshLeon Marsh Flowers only wither to bloom again. So shall you break, only to be whole again.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya What do you do when the passion burns out? Start another fire.
Jonny OxJonny Ox To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.
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