#characterinspiringquotesedit

“His eyes were bars, and behind them was a fierce, unfed animal. When people looked at him they had the feeling of being shut out. He did not shut them out. He shut himself in.” — Jeanette Winterson

“I know the source of all my suffering. I have traced it to my innermost core: Even my heartbeat is controlled and calculated. I make sure no dream’s deep, dark foreboding, no imprisoned passion, no stirring sorrow can break through this armor to my soul.” — Hermann Hesse