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Feeling bad Quote by M.R. Carey

“It all comes together inside her, and she can’t begin to explain. “It’s just a pattern,” she says, feeling bad because it’s a lie. She’s lying to Miss Justineau, who she loves more than anyone in the world. And of course the other part of the feeling, that’s even harder to say, is that they’re…” quote by M.R. Carey
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““It all comes together inside her, and she can’t begin to explain. “It’s just a pattern,” she says, feeling bad because it’s a lie. She’s lying to Miss Justineau, who she loves more than anyone in the world. And of course the other part of the feeling, that’s even harder to say, is that they’re each other’s home now. They have to be.””

M.R. Carey

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, 1999

Intimate bonds create a shared home, even when truth is tangled and painful.

In simple terms: Love makes people each other's home.

Key Takeaway

Embrace deep connections despite imperfections.

Themes

love identity truth

Mood

emotional introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • friendship
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “home” mean in relationships?
  • How can honesty coexist with love?
A Different Perspective

Denial of truth can erode trust.

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