The Upside of Falling Down
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What is the point of cheating death if a life doesn’t exist when you wake up?
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“If something tastes good, don’t ask what it’s made of. You might be disappointed.”
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That’s the unfortunate reality with tattoos—they follow you everywhere.
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“The problem with bumps is when you don’t see them coming . . . you inevitably stumble, and you usually fall.”
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When a person gets used to failure, it becomes much less scary. A person will walk into fire, knowing full well she’ll get burned, but it doesn’t hurt as much. When you’re prepared for pain, pain loses power.
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“Austen knew that surprises make stories more interesting. You can’t be afraid of them, or you might miss out.”
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“It isn’t a dare unless you’re afraid to do it.”
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“That’s the thing with fear—conquer it, and you find freedom.”
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That’s the truth about lies—when they linger, they slowly trick you into believing they’re the truth.
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“You can’t be overwhelmed by the what-ifs, or you’ll miss out on the best part.”
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I’m beginning to think it’s a waste of time trying to predict the future. Life takes too many turns.
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Sometimes letting go is braver than holding on until you break.
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Sometimes what we thought we’d never want becomes the only thing we desperately need.”
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Life is a collaborative effort. We can’t do it on our own.