They were real people who entertained and argued and existed entirely independently from him, although he had set the thing in motion. They had different thoughts and beliefs. ~ on children growing up.

Zadie Smith
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  3. In the end, your past is not my past and your truth is not my truth and your solution - is not my solution.

  4. Tell the truth through whichever veil comes to hand — but tell it. Resign yourself to the lifelong sadness that comes from never ­being satisfied.

  5. Cos if it's encyclopedias we've got enough, like, information... and if it's God, you've got the wrong house.

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