And then the searchlight which had been turned on the world was turned…

Tennessee Williams
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And then the searchlight which had been turned on the world was turned off again and never for one moment since has there been any light that's stronger than this-kitchen-candle. ✨ Tennessee Williams (2004). A Streetcar Named Desire, p.115, New Directions Publishing
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And then the searchlight which had been turned on the world was turned off again and never for one moment since has there been any light that's stronger than this-kitchen-candle. ✨ Tennessee Williams (2004). A Streetcar Named Desire, p.115, New Directions Publishing

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