I had long ago learned that when you are the giant, alien visitor to a remote and foreign culture it is sort of your job to become an object of ridicule. It’s the least you can do, really, as a polite guest.
Some people don't understand the promises they're making when they make them, " I said." Right, of course. But you keep the promise anyway. That's what love is. Love is keeping the promise anyway.
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John Green
Sometimes people don’t understandthe promises they’re making when they make them, ” I said. Isaac shot me a look. “Right, of course. But you keep the promise anyway. That’swhat love is. Love is keeping the promise anyway. Don’t you believe in true love?
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John Green
Go for it, while you can. I know you have it in you. And I can't promise you'll get everything you want, but I can promise nothing will change if you don't try.
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J.m. Darhower
A 'no' does not hide anything, but a 'yes' very easily becomes a deception.
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Unknown
A graceful refusal is better than a lengthy promise.
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Unknown
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