I lose hope when the desire for life awakens within me; but I regain it whenever the longing for death comes upon me. — Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski Copy Share Image
You will find a spring by the dwelling of the dead, to the left. Next to it stands a white cypress. Do not approach that spring, do not go near it. You will find another spring that pours from the lake of Memory, cool water gushes out of it. There are guards in front of it. Address these words to… — Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski Copy Share
“Gorzki to tryumf odwalić kamień grobowy na wypalonej i jałowej pustyni.” — Gustaw Herling-Grudziński Copy Share Image
“Dni naszego życia nie są podobne do dni naszej śmierci i prawa naszego życia nie są również prawami naszej śmierci.” — Gustaw Herling-Grudziński Copy Share Image
“Nie było to miasto Smutku; było to miasto, w którym nigdy nie gościła Radość.” — Gustaw Herling-Grudziński Copy Share Image
My elaboration of the story always conforms to the reality at its source. It is always close to the world, the life, the reality… — Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski Copy Share Image
I lose hope when the desire for life awakens within me; but I regain it whenever the longing for death comes upon me. — Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski Copy Share Image
