E. LockhartWhen blood dripped on my bare feet or poured over the book I was reading, he was kind.
About This Quote
The hatred and anger in one’s heart can bring the most terrible things to life. To keep your heart pure, you must make an effort to avoid letting your negative feelings flow outwards like blood. Only when you feel the most content will you be at peace with yourself and the world around.
Source: We Were Liars
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