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“‘Normal’ is a bedtime story—a fable—that humans tell themselves to feel better when faced with overwhelming evidence that most of what’s happening around them is not ‘normal’ at all.”
The strongest distinguishing characteristic of humans is their power of denial.
“That’s stubbornness.” Sarah had explained the difference a long time ago. “I’ve seen courage like yours before—from women, mostly.” Matthew continued as if I hadn’t spoken. “Men don’t have it. Our resolve is born out of fear. It’s merely bravado.”
How could you not have been loved before, when I love you so much?”
