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I was not a pet, not a doll, not an animal. I was a survivor, and I was strong. I would not be weak, or helpless again. I would not, could not be broken. Tamed.
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“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books.”
― Flaubert's Parrot
― Flaubert's Parrot
“We need to help people to discover the true meaning of love. Love is generally confused with dependence. Those of us who have grown in true love know that we can love only in proportion to our capacity for independence.”
― The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember
― The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember
“People trust their eyes above all else - but most people see what they wish to see, or what they believe they should see; not what is really there”
― Shadows on the Moon
― Shadows on the Moon
“Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life; don't make it wait any longer.”
― Life, the Truth, and Being Free
― Life, the Truth, and Being Free
“And we all know love is a glass which makes even a monster appear fascinating.”
― The Woman of Rome
― The Woman of Rome
Marlene’s 2025 Year in Books
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