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“A common misconception about dangerous people is that they lack emotions, That they aren't sentimental. That's almost never true, often the most sentimental and sensitive people are the most dangerous, because they're not only capable of abuse, but can also justify it. Sensitive people never feel that they're doing the wrong thing because their feelings always convince them they're on the right side.”
― Fredrik Backman, The Winners

“Sometimes it's hard for the human body to understand the difference between mental and physical exertion, between being out of breath because you've been running, and because you're having a panic attack.”
― Fredrik Backman, The Winners

“I would describe her as a survivor. We tend to consider survivors as strong and heroic. The reality is never as pretty or noble. Some survive because they deceive, some because they delude themselves. Others refuse to engage with reality.”
― Janice Hallett, The Appeal

“You know, all my thoughts about morals and ethics boil down to one single thing: not if it concerns your family. You can have a thousand principles, but not if it concerns your family. That's what you protect first and foremost, above morals, even above the law. Family first.”
― Fredrik Backman, The Winners