Though at this moment she felt abused, abandoned, and ashamed of herself, Madeleine knew that she was still young, that she had her whole life ahead of her--a life in which, if she persevered, she might do something special--and that part of persevering meant getting past moments just like this one, when people made you feel small, unlovable, and took away your confidence.
Jeffrey Eugenidesno reason to mention my peculiarities, my wandering in the maze these many years, shut away from sight. and from love, too.
Jeffrey EugenidesIt was like autumn, looking at her. it was like driving up north to see the colors.
Jeffrey EugenidesHe had the feeling that there was something physically behind his eyes, blocking the light.
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