Pretty Baby

Russ 2022-04-07 08:01:02

War is what they talk about after dinner; war has nothing to do with them
Black people just play the piano and do chores, white people use their bodies to pursue empty luxury, how ironic that what

they pursue can only turn into ashes, only to realize that their numb life is not Happiness; but in their eyes it is only exploited in exchange for a moment of satisfaction

She imitates the tone of an adult and imitates the behavior of an adult, but all she needs is the love that the child needs;
what he gives is the love of the father. Emotions, there are not too many filthy desires, just like her own understanding of beauty

When she lost her virginity, she was eager to find out that the adult world of desire was so unbearable, she was overwhelmed, and perhaps it was the first time she really felt fear and love. Despair; then the forced laughter with tears is the best proof, because it is a mockery, laughing at her own childishness,

even in such a world, she has not lost her innocence, because even on her almost numb face, you can see an angelic face by chance. Innocent smile,
she just stares, she is only a child after all, she can't see her own life path in such a world...

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Pretty Baby quotes

  • Bellocq: [about Violet] What will become of her now?

    Nell: What's going on with you? You don't have to worry about her. She's made a lot of money. She can do as she likes.

    Bellocq: She's only twelve. She's completely alone.

    Nell: Bellocq, you're in love with her.

    Bellocq: Don't be absurd.

    Nell: I've seen it a thousand times. I am old, and I know one thing - life is very long.

  • Nell: [starting the auction for Violet's virginity] A virgin, bona fide.

    Brothel Patron: How old is she?

    Nell: Do you want to put me in jail? She's just old enough. She's the finest delicacy New Orleans has to offer, and it's her wish that one of you gentleman be the first.

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