A Quote by Catherynne M. Valente

When I say forever,' Koschei whispered, 'I mean until the black death of the world. An Ivan means just the present moment, the flickering light of it, in a green field, his mouth on yours. He means the stretching of that moment. But forever isn't bright; it isn't like that. Forever is cold and hard and final.

Catherynne M. Valente

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Catherynne M. Valente
American - Writer
Born: May 5, 1979

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Kenny Rogers

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Sarah Manguso

I desired my dust to be mingled with yours Forever and forever and forever.

Ezra Pound

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Alan Watts

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Phil Hartman

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