I looked at myself in that window, oblivious to all the people around me and I stared and smiled that particular smile. You know that smile that seems to knock you and tell you how pathetic you are? That's the smile I was smiling.

Markus Zusak
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A smile that knocked you down. A smile that tells you how pathetic you are. That smile that you feel is different from the other smiles you have seen. This smile has a specific meaning to it, though it may not be clear to everyone. It means that this is the last time you will see him or her.

Source: Underdog

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