“The way you remember or dream about your loved ones - the ones who are gone - you can't stop their endings from jumping ahead of the rest of their stories. You don't get to choose the chronology of what you dream, or the order of events in which you remember someone. In your mind - in your dreams, in your memories - sometimes the story begins with the epilogue.”
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John Irving is an American novelist known for his intricate narrative structures and profound character development. His works often explore themes of family, love, morality, and identity, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“Friends are the artists who paint happy lips on your face.”
“Friends are medicine for a wounded heart and vitamins for a hopeful soul.”
“You have to know yourself enough to be able to choose friends that you will be compatible with.”