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You are a slave to it.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3304417,"Emmy, the events we lived through taught me to be sure of nothing about other people. They taught me to expect danger around every corner. They taught me to understand that there are people in this world that mean you harm, And sometimes, they’re the people who say they love you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3304415,"Demons are real. Since I’m not religious, I think of them as metaphors for the evil desires and impulses all humans have. A religious person can think of them as separate evil beings that can possess you. Either way, I believe they exist, lurking patiently around and in us, whispering their twisted points of view, ever alert for an opportunity. The sudden chink in your armor when you’re tired, frightened, or angry. The invitation you issue in that moment of vulnerability.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3304411,"Nothing that had happened in the past could be taken away. This was an amazing gift. The past was done and over and settled; you couldn’t get it back, but still, whatever good you had gotten from it, spiritually, emotionally, would be yours for your lifetime.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3304408,"The human instinct for self-preservation is strong. I know, because mine pulls at me, too, like the needle on a compass. And everybody – I’ve been reading some philosophy – everybody seems to agree that the instinct and responsibility of all humans is to take care of themselves first. You have the right to self-defense. You have the right to survive, if you can.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},3304404,"I’ve never felt just like me, just like Alison. I can’t be myself in this family because it’s more important that I be... this person who’s not... Adam. Who’s normal. Smart. Good. Who’s not... Autistic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":55,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":59},3304398,"It is absolutely okay with me if you need to keep some secrets. I’ve been thinking about this and I decided that a best friend is someone who, when they don’t understand, they still understand.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nNancy Werlin, an American author known for her young adult fiction novels, penned this quote in one of her books. While the exact title and publication date are unknown, it's likely from a novel published between 2000 and 2015, when Werlin was actively writing young adult literature. During this time, she explored themes of relationships, identity, and self-discovery.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote appears to be about the importance of keeping confidences in friendships. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound understanding of what constitutes true friendship: not the ability to comprehend or justify our secrets, but rather the capacity to tolerate uncertainty and maintain empathy even when we don't fully understand. This paradox highlights the distinction between intellectual comprehension and emotional connection.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset in your own life, recognize that being a good friend doesn't require you to understand every aspect of their struggles or decisions. Instead, focus on creating an environment where others feel safe sharing their secrets with you, even if you don't fully comprehend the reasons behind them. By doing so, you'll build deeper, more trusting relationships that can withstand the complexities and uncertainties of life.",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3304393,"Fear isn’t actually a bad thing. It’s a primitive instinct that’s your friend. It warms you to pay attention, because you’re in danger. 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