"You are nobody, and I might have been somebody, and the road to each of us is love."

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Source : John Fante (2014). “The Bandini Quartet: Wait Until Spring, Bandini: The Road to Los Angeles: Ask the Dust: Dreams from Bunker Hill”, p.500, Canongate Books

John Fante

#Might Quotes #Might Have Been Quotes

“Suffering ignites the spark of contact with the sublime and offers proof of humanity ...”

Source : Lydia Millet (2005). “Oh Pure and Radiant Heart”, p.214, Soft Skull Press
“It was clear they werenâ€™t getting any information out of Ian tonight. She, Bones, and Cat followed as Spade supported Ian, almost carrying him up the stairs to then dump him on the bed in a guest room. â€œBefore you go, mate, turn on the telly. Something raunchy, too. Think Iâ€™ll rub one off before I sleep.”
“Lord Salisbury and myself have brought you back peace--but a peace I hope with honour.”
“Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.”
“...for everything can come to those who have the desire,the drive, the dedication, and the determination." v.c.andrews”
“Our aggression is a deep instinct which survives in all kinds of manifestations in modern man.”
“Foras Road has a sordid reputation (â€¦) Old crones sat in doorways, while their daughters were pushed out to earn money. It is intriguing that a society which is very covert with sexuality should be so straightforward about prostitution.”
“There's too much insecurity on studio sets, with all the people standing around, whispering.”

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