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Jonathan never takes anything personally; he always sees himself as a statistical reflection of a larger trend in society.
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― Heartburn
― Heartburn
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Whoever is in charge of such things had been sparing with his blessings on the moment Benno was born. He had neither looks nor wit nor skill. He was not large or strong, he could not sing; in fact, he had a stammer, which on most occasions left him self-consciously mute. One gift only had been given, a gift as simple as it is rare: the gift of pure goodness. He knew, unerringly, what was right, what was kind, what would make people happy, and he did it without fail. His goodness took no effort;
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― Love by the Morning Star
― Love by the Morning Star