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Of course it hurt that we could never love each other in a physical way. We would have been far more happy if we had. But that was like the

Of course it hurt that we could never love each other in a physical way. We would have been far more happy if we had. But that was like the tides, the change of seasons–something immutable, an immovable destiny we could never alter. No matter how cleverly we might shelter it, our delicate friendship wasn’t going to last forever. We were bound to reach a dead end. That was painfully clear.


Haruki Murakami,

Sputnik Sweetheart

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. a


Martha Washington