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“For human beings, the process of living stains us repeatedly with the grit of being here, with heartache and disappointment and the pointedness of being human, which can sicken us if harbored or make us whole if released. Again and again, we, more than any other life form, have this majestic and burdensome power to harbor or release the impact of our experience.”

“We are all frail. We all make mistakes. We all fall prey to a thousand emotions and exaggerations. But these things make us rich, not weak — if we are willing to face them squarely. In truth, it is not the issue of our humanity that defeats us, but rather our refusal to accept who we are and to live accordingly, limitations included.”