Catherine Ryan Hyde’s quotes describe addiction as swapping future hope for short comfort. She emphasizes that speaking up needs courage and that believing in oneself is a personal duty, not someone else’s job. The excerpts also warn against treating people as “other” and suggest that emotions often look for an outlet.
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Catherine Ryan Hyde is a writer from the United States, best known for Pay it forward: A Novel.
Quick Facts About Catherine Ryan Hyde
Born
April 17, 1955
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Pay it forward: A Novel
About Catherine Ryan Hyde
She has also embraced e‑book publishing, and her short stories have earned numerous awards. Her novel Electric God is currently being developed for the screen.
![“[Grace talking to Billy.] "It's like people who want to feel only happy but not sad," she said. "It never works. You either feel things or you don't. You don't get to pick and choose. At least, I don't think so.” quote by Catherine Ryan Hyde](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a0d/catherine-ryan-hyde-2597_grace_grace-talking-to-billy-it-s-like-people_3145390.png)
