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She was the most beautiful child I’d ever seen, but everyone thinks that about their kid. Maybe everyone is right.
But feeling true isn’t the same as being true. In fact, feelings don’t have very much to do with the truth at all.
MY NAME IS Mouse and I am a Good Dog. Everyone says so.
FACT. <3
You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are—if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It’s not your fault. You just don’t know how to work your hearts right yet. That’s why there are dogs. I think it’s nice to know your purpose.
They were saying all kinds of words, but what they were really saying, over and over, was “I hope you like me.” That was silly, to think that they would not love each other—but sometimes humans are slow to figure things out, because they are heart-stupid.
That might be the saddest part of human heart-stupidity: how much happiness you simply leave aside so that you have enough time to worry.
Evil left unconfronted only grows stronger.
Which is not exactly the most honest way to approach a conflict. But, then, I was raised by a wizard. When it comes to fighting, I tend to cheat wherever possible.
