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But how can I teach my kid not to settle if I’m not willing to fight for the life I want?
“So, like, instead of saying “sorry for being late”, she’d say, “thanks for waiting”, and instead of saying “sorry for being such a mess” she’d say, “thanks for being so understanding”,”
― Birnam Wood
― Birnam Wood
“No one is coming to save you. People don’t suddenly change, say they’re sorry and begin to treat you with respect. They are a jumble of hurt and pain and they will take it out on whomever they can.”
― The Lost Bookshop
― The Lost Bookshop
“C’est la vie.”
― Homecoming
― Homecoming
“A thought struck me of how Sylvia would mock this forced politeness at all costs. If only I were an American!”
― The Lost Bookshop
― The Lost Bookshop
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