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“So you didn’t tell me it was a messed-up idea to keep this all a secret because. . .” “Because experience is the only teacher,” Hey-Soos says. “Even if I could have told you, it would have been a lecture. Why do you think kids don’t listen to their parents, or people don’t leave churches and do what the preacher tells them? There’s only one thing that’s universal.” “What’s that?” “The truth.”

Quote by Chris Crutcher

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Chris Crutcher
Chris Crutcher

Chris Crutcher is an American novelist known for his profound insights and realistic portrayals of adolescent life. His works often explore themes such as growth, family, friendship, and identity, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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