Quote by Emma Forrest

But I saw the pain and sadness in everything, and swirled it round my mouth like a fine wine.

But I saw the pain and sadness in everything, and swirled it

Summary

This quote suggests a person's inclination to observe and internalize the negative aspects of life. By stating that they "swirled [the pain and sadness] round [their] mouth like a fine wine," it implies that they found a strange pleasure or satisfaction in indulging in these emotions. It presents a macabre and somewhat cynical perspective on how the individual perceives and even savors the undesirable aspects of life, highlighting a propensity for finding beauty or intrigue in the darker aspects of human existence.

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Life Pain Depression Sorrow

By Emma Forrest

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