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“We’re a violent people, Cal. Does it seem strange to you that I include myself? Maybe it’s true that we are all descended from the restless, the nervous, the criminals, the arguers and brawlers. But also the brave and independent and generous.”

“All great and precious things are lonely.” ❤️‍🩹

"My father said she was a strong woman, and I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is almost indestructible.”

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“It seemed to Samuel that Adam might be pleasuring himself with sadness.”

"I know that sometimes a lie is used in kindness. I don't believe it ever works kindly. The quick pain of truth can pass away but the slow, eating agony of a lie is never lost.”

“This time last year I would’ve run to Sam Hamilton to talk.”

“Maybe both of us have got a piece of him, maybe that’s what immortality is.”

“Do you take pride in your hurt?” Samuel asked. “Does it make you seem large and tragic?”

“I don’t know.”

“Well think about it. Maybe you’re playing some great part on some great stage with only yourself as the audience.”

I’m terrified. I’m elated. I feel unprepared.