Quote by Markus Zusak

And when we finally stood up and turned to face the world, I could feel something climbing through me. I could feel it on its hands and knees inside me, rising up, rising up - and I smiled.I smiled, thinking, The hunger, because I knew it all too well.The hunger.The desire.Then, slowly, as we walked on, I felt the beauty of it, and I could taste it, like words inside my mouth.

And when we finally stood up and turned to face the world, I

Summary

This quote encapsulates an individual's personal transformation and the newfound passion they have discovered. As they symbolically stand up and face the world, they feel a powerful force surging within them. This force is described as hunger and desire, representing an intense craving for something more. However, as they continue forward, the feeling shifts into something beautiful and tangible, almost like tasting words. The quote illustrates the complex journey of self-discovery and the exhilaration that comes from embracing one's desires and finding fulfillment.

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By Markus Zusak

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