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“I had observed that neurotypicals criticised autistic people for lacking empathy… but seldom made any effort to improve their own empathy towards autistic people.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“In the adult world, an uneven distribution of abilities is more valuable than mediocrity at everything. It is irrelevant to me whether or not my doctor is adept at hitting a ball with a stick—or finding her way to work without looking at street signs—but I would like her to be as proficient as possible in the practice of medicine. Conversely, at school, being other than unobtrusively average in every area (with the exception of sports) is a distinct disadvantage.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“Kellie’s concern with Hudson being coached seemed unreasonable. None of us is expert in all situations. It is a sign of intelligence to recognize our limitations and of maturity to seek help when required. The school had zero problem with him being coached in the physical aspects of the cross-country run but apparently would have thought him deficient if he had sought help with the psychological component.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“Rationally, it seems the obvious thing to do. Which is frequently a trap in situations involving humans.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“See how it works? When men are the majority, they make the rules; when they're a minority they get special treatment.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“When someone sends you an email conveying information, you should reply, even if no reply seems logically necessary.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“Academics always think they can do any job better, until they try it.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result

“Anyone can slay a dragon ...but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That's what takes a real hero.”
― Brian Andreas

“Anyone can slay a dragon. But waking up every morning and loving the world again that is a real hero.”
― Brian Andreas

“I used to believe my father about everything but then I had children myself & now I see how much stuff you make up just to keep yourself from going crazy.”
― Brian Andreas, Story People