The Library of Light and Shadow Quotes

“Always love to the point of madness," he said, "or else what is the point of love?”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“One of the great mysteries," he said, running his finger down my cheek, "is what makes two people right for each other.”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“The lines change. Did you know that? Destiny is not fixed. It's a probable path, but life alters it. Otherwise, how boring life would be, non?”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“Once there was a single being, a complete whole, a man and a woman as one entity in paradise. As punishment, they were cleaved apart. And for eternity forced to spend their lives trying to find their perfect puzzle other half. When you find your perfect puzzle other half, Delphine, it is blasphemy to walk away, to deny the pleasure that is due you.”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“One and whole, together, the loss and repair belonging to each other," Picasso said. "Over time, all paintings are damaged one way or another. A painting cannot survive a long time unscathed.”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“Sometimes I think we spend too much time trying to figure out the how of things - the war, man's inhumanity, destiny, genius....one simple kiss that the whole world fits into. All that matters is that we try to live the best things and turn our backs on the worst.”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow

“and the onion-shaped minarets of Persepolis in the distance.”
― M.J. Rose, The Library of Light and Shadow