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“To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves--there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.”
― Joan Didion

“But I have a new love for that glittering instrument, the human soul. It is a lovely and unique thing in the universe. It is always attacked and never destroyed - because 'Thou mayest.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

“There are no ugly questions except those clothed in condescension.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

“She also said the wicked people needed love as much as good people and were much better at it.”
― Alasdair Gray, Poor Things