In reality, one single thought tormented them: they were ir… - Émile Zola

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In reality, one single thought tormented them: they were irritated at their crime, and in despair at having for ever troubled their lives.

Émile Zola

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Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.

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Her anger was rekindled.
"You see, I keep it to myself, but, oh! it’s more than I can stand. Don’t say anything, sir; don’t say anything, or I’ll explode!"
He said nothing, and she exploded all the same.

You know, I'm disgusted when dirty little boys run after old women.

Living in musty shadows and dismal, oppressive silence, Thérèse could see her whole life stretching out before her totally void, bringing night after night the same cold bed and morning after morning the same empty day.

In reality, one single thought tormented them: they were irritated at their crime, and in despair at having for ever troubled their lives. - Émile Zola

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