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“Now, I know only this for sure--the first half of life is pure selfishness; the second half, all grief.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Fury

“According to Mr. Levy, there is only one answer:
“Our motivation is to remove pain.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Fury

“Character is fate. Remember that, for later. Remember the kid, too. And I don’t just mean the kid in me, but the kid in you. “I know telling you to love yourself is a big ask,” Mariana used to say. “But learning to love, or, at least, have compassion for, the child you once were, is a big step in the right direction.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Fury

“If you're afraid, you can't be authentic.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Fury