“But laugh?" He pressed the flat of his hand against my stomach. "Here lives laugh." He ran his finger straight up to my mouth and spread his fingers. "Push back laugh is not good. Not healthy." "Also cry?" I asked. I traced an imaginary tear down my cheek with one finger. "Also cry." He put his hand on his own belly. "Ha ha ha," he said, pressing his hand to show me the motion of his stomach. Then his expression changed to sad. "Huh huh huh," he heaved with exaggerated sobs, pressing his stomach again. "Same place. Not healthy to push down.”
Quote by Patrick Rothfuss
Book:The Wise Man's Fear
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The Wise Man's Fear
In 'The Wise Man's Fear,' the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of human emotion and the quest for self-discovery. The story delves into the psychological and philosophical aspects of fear, while also offering insights into the nature of wisdom and the journey towards personal enlightenment. more
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