Torment

Famous quotes containing the word torment:

“Spirit is the life that itself cuts into life: with its own torment it increases its own knowledge. Did you already know that?”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“Grief, first take on shape! what is shapeless causes fear and torment but when the enemy materializes, half the victory is won.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

“each rock a word
a creek-washed stone
Granite: ingrained
with torment of fire and weight”
—Gary Snyder (b. 1930)