In the darkness, he found her and it was as if the discovery encompassed him at the same time. She was in a secret forest-place of night, where no pa… - Jo Sinclair

" "

In the darkness, he found her and it was as if the discovery encompassed him at the same time. She was in a secret forest-place of night, where no pain could enter. His body, his lips and hands, made gleams of light by which she could read at last all the answers to hunger. (book 3 chapter 6)

English
Collect this quote

About Jo Sinclair

Ruth Seid (July 1, 1913 – April 4, 1995) was a novelist who wrote under the pen name Jo Sinclair. She was Jewish, lesbian, and lived in the USA.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Ruth Seid
All quotes from Jo Sinclair Similar Quotes by other Originators

Try QuoteGPT

Chat naturally about what you need. Each answer links back to real quotes with citations.

Additional quotes by Jo Sinclair

Obstacles which have kept him from complete participation have been dissolved. At this year's ceremony, he can recognize without bitterness what is there for him, as well as what can never be there. Recognizing the inadequacies, he knows he need not be hurt by them.... (Chapter Eleven, p334)
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar
It was as if he insisted, time after time, that she could be only a body. Why couldn't he see her shy heart, her eager studying mind? Why couldn't her delicate ways of help flow gently into his way?-not the sickeningly sudden grab, the (book 1 chapter 9)
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar