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If they told us what to believe, and we didn't come to it on our own, is it still true?

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You don’t believe things because they make your life better, you believe them because they’re true.

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I understand why she did all those things, but that doesn't mean we aren't still broken.

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If she's in pain now she doesn't show it; she just closes her eyes and surrenders, and that is worse than her screaming for help, somehow.

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Writing means not just staring ugliness in the face, but finding a way to embrace it.

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Sorry, am I being rude?" she asks."I'm used to saying whatever is on my mind. Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging

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In my own relationships, I know that I should break up with someone who doesn't encourage me to be strong and make my own choices and do what's best i...more

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Since I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, every one. We can’t escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We can be mend...more

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Are you asking me to undress, Tris?'A nervous laugh gurgles from my throat. 'Only ... partially

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Aren’t you going to ask me if I’m all right?” I say.“No, I’m pretty sure you’re not all right.”He shakes his head. “I’m going to ask you not to make a...more

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What did you do?” I mumble. He is just a few feet away from me now, but not close enough to hear me. As he passes me he stretches out his hand. He wra...more

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That night we push our cots just a little closer together, and look into each other's eyes in the moments before we fall asleep. When he finally drift...more

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I just wanted to thank you' he says, his voice low.'A group of scientists told you that my genes were damaged, that there was something wrong with me ...more

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I used to think that when people fell in love, they just landed where they landed, and they had no choice in the matter afterward. And maybe that’s tr...more

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My mother wasn't a fool," I say. "She just understood something you didn't. That it's not sacrifice if it's someone else's life you're giving away, it...more