The past is a candle at great distance: too close to let you quit, too far to comfort you. (Amy Bloom)

The past is a candle at great distance: too close to let you quit, too far to comfort you.

Amy Bloom

Related topics

candle close comfort distance far great past

Related quotes

I have great expectations for the future, because the past was highly overrated. View quote
Sylvester Stallone
It was a lone voice in the middle of the ocean, but it was heard at great depth and great distance. View quote
Gabriel García Márquez
Distance is a great promoter of admiration. View quote
Denis Diderot
To live for a time close to great minds is the best kind of education. View quote
John Buchan
I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing. View quote
Katherine Mansfield