"The desire to break the silence with constant human noise is, I believe, precisely an avoidance of the sacred terror of that divine encounter."

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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.

— Cyril Connolly