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“Surely his twin understood just how destroyed he was. He felt an urge to shave his head. It would be a sign on the outside of just how broken he was inside. He was shocked to realize that his impulse to shave his head might be similar to his mother trying to punch herself and pull her hair out.”
― Abraham Verghese, Abscond

“Sometimes in friendships, there is nothing kinder than silence.”
― Charlene Wang, I'll Follow You

“No matter how many times Bala saw me come or go, always it was the same. Every arrival was a celebration. And every goodbye was forever.”
― Abraham Verghese, Abscond

“No matter how many times we ate like that together, and for so many years, he always acted as if that day’s visit was special because he might never have another chance.”
― Abraham Verghese, Abscond