RD BK X The face of the child we once were remains forever beneath the mask of the adult we now are

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Here are 3 illustrative quotes/excerpts from Tarantula (English‑language translation by Daniel Hahn) taken from an available excerpt of the book (including narrative passages published online): (asymptotejournal.com)

1. “The face of the child we once were remains forever beneath the mask of the adult we now are.” — reflecting on memory and identity. (asymptotejournal.com)

2. “Maybe the images we see in childhood might not be stored in the ordinary part of our memories, but in some secret vault — a vault protected forever from the passing of the years.” — on how memory works. (asymptotejournal.com)

3. “I struggle to believe… Perhaps the sign never existed except in my imagination — but it existed, I saw it or I imagined it, which for a kid is the same thing.” — contemplating truth versus memory. (asymptotejournal.com)

If you want quotes on specific themes like identity, trauma, or Judaism, I can find more targeted excerpts (as they’re available).