neils-josten:

_{the secret history + favorite quotes}

skywalkeranakinn:

Sometimes we want what we want even if we know it’s going to kill us;

Donna Tartt

whoisladywindermere:

“But how,” said Charles, who was close to tears, “how can you possibly justify cold-blooded murder?’
Henry lit a cigarette. “I prefer to think of it,” he had said, “as redistribution of matter.”
― Donna Tartt, The Secret History

csaintclair:

“But how,” said Charles, who was close to tears, “how can you possibly justify cold-blooded murder?’

sapientiea:

“It’s a very Greek idea, and a very profound one.”

~ The Secret History by Donna Tartt

kettercrows:

angels, colors, the riot of snowflakes, the din of sid’s band —- everything was soft and kind and infinitely forgiving. i noticed a strange beauty in the faces of people previously repulsive to me. i smiled at everyone and everyone smiled back.

calliestephanides:

Beauty is terror. Whatever we call beautiful, we quiver before it.

(happy bday, my love ♥)

fuckriverdale:

favourite characters. [1/?] henry winter, the secret history.  

“but how,” said charles, who was close to tears, “how can you possibly justify cold-blooded murder?”
henry lit a cigarette. “i prefer to think of it,” he had said, “as redistribution of matter.”

scarehoe:

  ‘Live forever,’ we chorus, throwing our glasses back in unison. 

                                And always, always, that same toast. Live forever.