And I will die, and you will die, and we all will die, and even the stars will fade out one after another in time. Desolation Angels (1965)
"Now you understand the Oriental passion for tea," said Japhy. "Remember that book I told you about; the first sip is joy, the second is gladness, the third is serenity, the fourth is madness, the fifth is ecstasy." The Dharma Bums (1958)