I think the idea is that every person has to live for his or her own life and then make the choice to share it with other people. Maybe that is what makes people "participate.
Stephen ChboskyI guess when you see somebody in the hallway or on the field or something, it's nice to know that they are a real person.
Stephen ChboskyYou should tell her how nice her outfit is because her outfit is her choice whereas her face isn't.
Stephen ChboskyWhy do I and everyone I love pick people who treat us like we're nothing"; - "We accept the love we think we deserve.
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