Things usually work out in the end." "What if they don't?" "That just means you haven't come to the end yet.
Jeannette WallsI feel like I failed," I said. "Don't beat yourself up," Jim said. "She might not have turned out like you planned, but that don't mean she turned out wrong.
Jeannette WallsOne of the many lessons I hope I've learned is how much I underestimated people, their open-mindedness and their willingness to understand. I think, moreover, I underestimated the degree to which everyone has a story. So my advice, for whatever it's worth, is to trust readers, trust the truth and trust the power of storytelling.
Jeannette WallsThe fact is, you don't love me, and you haven't destroyed me. You don't have what it takes to do that.
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