Every night I cut out my heart. But in the morning it was full again

Michael Ondaatje
About This Quote

The person who wrote this quote has always been a night owl. At night, he would often get up and cut out his heart, saving himself from any pain that may come with the morning light. However, in the morning, he would find that his heart was still there and it had yet to be cut out of his chest. This person believed that if he got up and did not cut out his heart, he would be more than happy to feel the pain of the morning sun.

Source: The English Patient

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