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"Whoaa so this novel is autobiographical, according to Claude AI. I got suspicious upon reading Narayan’s full name being mentioned somewhere in the first story of The Grandmother’s Tale.
I wonder if it’s only the first story that is autobiographical, since the latter stories turn out to be unrelated to Narayan’s family." — Oct 18, 2025 06:42PM
"Whoaa so this novel is autobiographical, according to Claude AI. I got suspicious upon reading Narayan’s full name being mentioned somewhere in the first story of The Grandmother’s Tale.
I wonder if it’s only the first story that is autobiographical, since the latter stories turn out to be unrelated to Narayan’s family." — Oct 18, 2025 06:42PM
“Isn’t it ironic that the perfect moment for
them to admit that they need you in their
life is when you finally realize that you’re
well off without them.
In other words,
the devil knows when you are getting close
to heaven.”
― Her
them to admit that they need you in their
life is when you finally realize that you’re
well off without them.
In other words,
the devil knows when you are getting close
to heaven.”
― Her
“Sometimes one of the greatest deeds a woman can do, is to introduce a man to an experience that sobers him up in a way only love can. This is an experience that will convince him to be more of a man to the next woman.”
― To the Women I Once Loved
― To the Women I Once Loved
“Buy an atlas and keep it by the bed—remember you can go anywhere.”
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“Just remember that it's not your responsibility to fix a broken man. It's not worth your time, your effort, your love or your tears. If he's not willing to fix himself for you, there's nothing left to do but walk away and move behind his selfish, immature, and ultimately abusive behavior. Not all men are broken, but you have to believe you deserve better. Expect better and you'll receive better, it's that simple.”
― Unspoken Feelings of a Gentleman
― Unspoken Feelings of a Gentleman
“You taught me what it means to fight for what you love.
You showed me great endurance in a manner that was unusual to me.
You fought for my heart until all the fight in you was gone without neglecting your brain.
You displayed to me what unconditional love should look like, if I were to stare at it in a mirror.
You loved me even on the days I found it difficult to even love myself.
You scooped down to help me up at my lowest.
You chained your heart to mine and stayed by my side even when all the signs gave you red lights about continuing our relationship.
You remained loyal, even when I became disloyal, and fulfilled the belief that many men are dogs.
You hung on longer than I expected,
Loved me more than I could ever imagine.
Some may have called you foolish for staying, but you showed me an aspect of love I’ve only read about in 1 Corinthians 13.”
― To the Women I Once Loved
You showed me great endurance in a manner that was unusual to me.
You fought for my heart until all the fight in you was gone without neglecting your brain.
You displayed to me what unconditional love should look like, if I were to stare at it in a mirror.
You loved me even on the days I found it difficult to even love myself.
You scooped down to help me up at my lowest.
You chained your heart to mine and stayed by my side even when all the signs gave you red lights about continuing our relationship.
You remained loyal, even when I became disloyal, and fulfilled the belief that many men are dogs.
You hung on longer than I expected,
Loved me more than I could ever imagine.
Some may have called you foolish for staying, but you showed me an aspect of love I’ve only read about in 1 Corinthians 13.”
― To the Women I Once Loved
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