Being human Quote by Isabel Ibañez

“Being human is exhausting," Ravenna admitted. "But if you refuse to feel anything at all, you won't experience the best parts of being alive. Not love, or joy, or wonder, or the solace of knowing you are not alone." She paused, searching his face. "Feeling deeply is not a weakness. It's what gives…” quote by Isabel Ibañez — Download Open image

““Being human is exhausting," Ravenna admitted. "But if you refuse to feel anything at all, you won't experience the best parts of being alive. Not love, or joy, or wonder, or the solace of knowing you are not alone." She paused, searching his face. "Feeling deeply is not a weakness. It's what gives meaning to everything else.””

Isabel Ibañez

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