A Monk Swimming Quotes

“... look, lust, and leave, knowing I could never have one of them for myself.”
― Malachy McCourt, A Monk Swimming

“[...] life can turn from being cheerful, warm and cozy to negative in a sec, and all it takes is us handing the power of happiness over to another human being.”
― Malachy McCourt, A Monk Swimming

“Kenneth Tynan once said that the only people who can do Russian drama, outside of the Russians themselves, are the Irish. I presume that's because we are somewhat manic in the mood department. It's no bother to soar from the darkest depths to the mountaintops of delight, with the heart borne by all of that which is alive and singing. It's even less bother to swan-dive into the pits of despair and total hopelessness, with the realization that it's no use being Irish unless you know the world is eventually going to break your heart.”
― Malachy McCourt, A Monk Swimming