“People say you're born innocent, but it's not true. You inherit all kinds of things that you can do nothing about. You inherit your identity, your history, like a birthmark that you can't wash off. ... We are born with our heads turned back, but my mother says we have to face into the future now. You have to earn your own innocence, she says. You have to grow up and become innocent.”
Quote by Hugo Hamilton
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Hugo Hamilton
Hugo Hamilton is an Irish writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound social insight. His works often explore themes such as personal identity, family relationships, and social change. more
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