I don't know what sort of world she will live in and I have no fixed opinions concerning how she should live in it. I only know that if she does not come to value what is true above what is useful, it will make little difference whether she lives at all.Cormac McCarthy
About This Quote
Of course, if you are in love with someone, you want to make sure that they live a happy life. But you also don’t want to hold them back from doing the things that bring them happiness. You can’t live in someone else’s shadow and expect them to be happy. So, in order for them to be happy, you must be willing to let them go. You must let them choose their own path and know that you will support them through any difficult times.
Source: All The Pretty Horses
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