For a long time, I let my mother say what she wanted about me, and what was worse, for a long time I believed her.
Junot DiazIf we do not begin to practice the muscles of having a possessive investment in each other's oppressions, then we are in some serious trouble.
Junot DiazThatโs life for you. All the happiness you gather to yourself, it will sweep away like itโs nothing. If you ask me I donโt think there are any such things as curses. I think there is only life. Thatโs enough.
Junot Diaz