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“I don’t think your problem was stage fright. Or wedding fright. I think your problem was life fright.”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

“she wondered if her parents had ever been in love or if they had got married because marriage was something you did at the appropriate time with the nearest available person.”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

“Sometimes you need people to be perfect and they can’t be and you hate them forever for not being even though it isn’t their fault and it’s not yours either. You just needed something they didn’t have in them to give you.”
― Sally Rooney, Intermezzo

“Another sliver of smile. “But the thing is, none of those kids knew what was going on at home. What Audrey was dealing with. Just like I didn’t know what they were dealing with. Most people aren’t mean for no reason, you know? Stuff’s going on with them too.” “Alice,” he says, softly chiding. “Some people are just assholes.” “I know,” I say. “Some. Not most.” This time, his amusement takes the form of a quiet huff. “What?” I say. “I just…” I can see the wheels turning as he considers his next words. “You might be the least cynical person I’ve ever met. I’m not sure I’ve ever known anyone like you.” I narrow my eyes. “You mean I’m naive.” “No, Alice,” he replies. “If that’s what I meant, then that’s what I would’ve said.”
― Emily Henry, Great Big Beautiful Life