It was no consolation to say their long ordeal was ended. It was not ended for us and - perhaps I should speak for myself - their memory was already turning to stone in my mind. In my whole life I have never felt such a weight of pure bitterness, helpless anger in utter defeat, outraged love and hope, as hung over us all in that room - or did we breathe it out of ourselves? (Katherine Anne Porter)

It was no consolation to say their long ordeal was ended. It was not ended for us and - perhaps I should speak for myself - their memory was already turning to stone in my mind. In my whole life I have never felt such a weight of pure bitterness, helpless anger in utter defeat, outraged love and hope, as hung over us all in that room - or did we breathe it out of ourselves?

Katherine Anne Porter

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