The job of every generation is to discover the flaws of the one that came before it. That's part of growing up, figuring out all the ways your parents and their friends are broken.

Justine Larbalestier
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  1. The job of every generation is to discover the flaws of the one that came before it. That's part of growing up, figuring out all the ways your parents and their friends are broken.

  2. If you are causing trouble, look for allies, always.

  3. I can critique the bad; I can take the good, and I can add whatever I want.

  4. Didn’t anyone ask you where your parents are?"" They asked. Especially about my parents."" What did you tell them?"" I said I ate them."" Jesus, Rosa.

  5. I believe it’s incredibly important to write against [racial] stereotypes. If we give in and make sure that all black women characters are asexual, gentle, and kind we wind up with another set of stereotypes.

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