Hubert Selby Jr. Quotes

But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness.

But you cant shut everyone out. I mean you have to have someone to love. . .someone to hold on to. . . someone-

There's a sorrow and pain in everyone's life, but every now and then there's a ray of light that melts the loneliness in your heart and brings comfort like hot soup and a soft bed.

Life was not longer something to endure, but to live.

They luxuriated in the feeling of deep and all pervading satisfaction, a feeling of knowing absolutely that all was well with the world and them and that the world was not only their oyster it was also their linguine with clam sauce. Not only were all things possible, but all things were theirs.

This book is dedicated, with love, to Bobby, who has found the only pound of pure- Faith in a Loving God.

All the energy of their frustration and fear going into their laughter.

The voice so filled with nostalgia that you could almost see the memories floating through the blue smoke, memories not only of music and joy and youth, but perhaps, of dreams. They listened to the music, each hearing it in his own way, feeling relaxed and a part of the music, a part of each other, and almost a part of the world.

For weeks Tyrone thought he was going to die any minute, and there were also times when he was afraid he wasnt going to die.

It/ll be better tomorrow...