Think what it must be like for a victim about to die under torture. Think how the torture must be multiplied in his flesh and soul with the splendour that surrounds him! And how his agony must become more atrocious, more desperately atrocious, dearest heart!”“I was thinking about love,” I replied reproachfully. “And you continuously talk about torture!”“Why not - since it’s the same thing!
-Octave Mirbeau
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