Andrew SolomonI believe that words are strong, that they can overwhelm what we fear when fear seems more awful than life is good.
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I believe that words are strong, that they can overwhelm what we fear when fear seems more awful than life is good. If you can overcome your fear of life and stand up to those who would try to silence you, the life you live will be good.
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