Quotes by Madelaine Lucas

“ No man is an island, said Jude. John Donne said that.No man is an island, but every woman is, I replied. I said that. “

-Madelaine Lucas-

No man is an island, said Jude. John Donne said that.No man is an island, but every woman is, I replied. I said that.

It never occurred to me that I could hurt him, that even a grown man might have a heart still raw in places.

Who is to say what love is or what it wants to be, the shape it takes, or how quickly it comes on? Love has always made a fool of time.

I had longed for this. To fall asleep in his warmth, to feel that our time together for once was unlimited.

As if it were possible to circumnavigate memory.

I could never be bored, I thought, if he was nearby. It was the stage of love, where even the most mundane activity seemed like an adventure.

It was hard to argue with him when he played the card of time--his winning hand, all those years he had over me.

The trouble is that our dreams, like our memories, are not immune to revision.

Introducing Madelaine Lucas

Madelaine Lucas is an accomplished Australian author known for her evocative and nuanced storytelling. She gained significant recognition for her debut novel, Thirst for Salt, which explores themes of love, loss, and identity against the backdrop of the Australian landscape. Lucas's writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, often reflecting her own experiences and observations. She has also written essays and short stories, contributing to various literary journals and anthologies. In addition to her literary pursuits, Lucas is involved in the writing community, supporting emerging writers and advocating for the importance of diverse voices in literature. Her work not only captures the complexities of human relationships but also invites readers to contemplate their own experiences and connections to the world around them.