Anne Carson Quotes

Why does tragedy exist? Because you are full of rage. Why are you full of rage? Because you are full of grief.

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• Why does tragedy exist? Because you are full of rage. Why are you full of rage? Because you are full of grief.

  

  Anne Carson
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