“... fearing the worst is worse than knowing the worst. So you eventually start wanting the worst possible thing to happen—finding your wife in bed with another man, or watching the worm finally come into the light. Until the worst happens, it always might happen. When it actually does happen? Now, at least, you know.”
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Leslie Jamison is an American novelist born in 1983. Her works are known for their deep self-reflection and delicate portrayal of human emotions. Jamison's writing often explores themes of personal identity, memory, and truth. more
“Be intelligent, but know it is better to be kind than smart.”
“Don't just focus on the question; question the premise it's based on.”
“In the search for truth, what you believe matters less than how you believe.”
“You are worthless to others if you don't know your own self and self-worth.”
“We do not actually know other people; we only know our judgements.”