“Suddenly, this romantic agony was enriched by a less romantic one: I had to go to the bathroom. Needless to say, I couldn't let her know about this urge, for great lovers never did such things. The answer to "Romeo Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" was not "In the men's room, Julie.”
― Love and Marriage
― Love and Marriage
“Dr. Martin Luther King is not a black hero. He is an American hero”
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“If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it's life or death.”
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“I hate when new parents ask who the baby looks like ! It was born 15 minutes ago it looks like a potato.”
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“Being kind is one of the hardest thing to be in high school because you're so terrified of being cut down yourself that you're always on your guard. But don't be like that. Be kind and you will be truly different. A standout. Unique and happy.”
― The Probability of Miracles
― The Probability of Miracles
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