Every beginning is only a sequel, after all, and the book of events is always open halfway through.
Wislawa SzymborskaGet to know other worlds, if only for comparison. I am near, too near for him to dream of me.
Wislawa SzymborskaIt's just not easy to explain to someone else what you don't understand yourself.
Wislawa SzymborskaIn every tragedy, an element of comedy is preserved. Comedy is just tragedy reversed.
Wislawa SzymborskaThis terrifying world is not devoid of charms, of the mornings that make waking up worthwhile.
Wislawa Szymborska