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“The part of the brain that isn't automatic is an imagining machine, feeling all possibilities of feelings: it keeps pushing its way into this marshy, pleasant terrain. You struggle against that push, and start to feel your stomach protest. It's not so much even a type of seriousness as it is a circumstance, into which you pass by slow degrees. I've never seen this sufficiently examined. It mutates into a less-unreal reality that still seems different, somehow, than being fully present. Self hate is rarely unconditional.”

Quote by Darin Strauss

Book:Half a Life
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Half a Life

This book is a reflective narrative that delves into the life of a protagonist, examining the impact of choices and experiences on one's life journey. more

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Darin Strauss
Darin Strauss

Darin Strauss is an American writer born on March 1, 1970. His works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, which have won him a wide readership. more

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