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“MARGAUX To lack an overwhelming empathy. I sometimes feel pretty paralyzed by my own feelings of empathy. And it's still such a problem-shame. Maybe what I want in my life is to cut out a bit of the empathy and a bit of the shame.”

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Book:How Should a Person Be?
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How Should a Person Be?

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Sheila Heti
Sheila Heti

Sheila Heti is a Canadian writer born on December 25, 1976. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound self-reflection. more

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