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Well, This Is Stupid: A Book of Poems Written by a Sleepless Writer

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“We know that when one door closes, another opens; but let's be honest—not all doors are automatic. Some need a good shove, a twist of the knob, or maybe even a strategic kick. Opportunity isn’t always waiting with a welcome mat; sometimes, you've got to channel your inner locksmith and make it happen. So, when a door closes, don’t just stand there waiting for the next one to swing wide. Get in gear and open it yourself because the best doors often require a bit of effort to budge.”

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“Then we’ll learn to treat our kisses with respect. We’ll learn to only come together in kindness.” “It’s still dangerous. I’m dangerous. I’ll always be deadly.” A corner of his mouth lifts. “I already told you. I like a little danger.” The heat in his voice has my stomach doing a flip. My heart pounds, warm with relief. Exhilaration. Love.”

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“So was it cultural imperialism for Westerners to criticize foot-binding and female infanticide? Perhaps. But it was also the right thing to do. If we believe firmly in certain values, such as the equality of all human beings regardless of color or gender, then we should not be afraid to stand up for them; it would be feckless to defer slavery, torture, foot-binding, honor killings, or genital cutting just because we believe in respecting other faiths or cultures.”

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