Quotes from Heaven and Hell

“The pain comes from more than the facts of circumstance, or the deeds of others. It comes from within. From understanding what we lost. It comes from knowing how foolish we were - vain, arrogant children - when we thought ourselves happy. It comes from knowing how fragile and doomed the old ways were, just when we thought them and ourselves, secure!. The pain comes from knowing we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. ”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

“Losing innocence. Remembering Heaven. That was the essence of Hell”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

“I don't know if there is any place on this earth that I belong.”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

“It is too late. I love him. I know it may bring me grief, and I can't do a thing about it. Mr. Congreve was right about love being a frailty of the mind.”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

“They had thought him such a 'good' man. They should have learned it was dangerous to trust appearances or take strangers at their word in this shit-hole world.”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

“the public was tired of divisive politics, tired of radical social programs.”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell

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