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“Water flows from high places to low places. That is the nature of gravity. Emotions also seem to act according to gravity. When in the presence of someone with whom you have a bond, and to whom you have entrusted your feelings, it is hard to lie and get away with it. The truth just wants to come flowing out. This is especially the case when you are trying to hide your sadness or vulnerability. It is much easier to conceal sadness from a stranger, or from someone you don’t trust.”
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“How can you say something so backward in this day and age? Jiyoung, don’t stay out of trouble. Run wild! Run wild, you hear me?”
― Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
― Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
“But one thing I learned from the Saints,
when the crossroads are open to you, you must decide a path.
I will not stand still while the world makes my choices.”
― Clap When You Land
when the crossroads are open to you, you must decide a path.
I will not stand still while the world makes my choices.”
― Clap When You Land
“no matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to overcome them. It just takes heart.”
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“The world had changed a great deal, but the little rules, contracts and customs had not, which meant the world hadn't actually changed at all.”
― 82년생 김지영
― 82년생 김지영
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