But Octavia was a nice person with a big, generous heart who felt sorry for outsiders and tried to help them. And people like her never get any thanks for their selflessness. They are not the ones with the hardness to make others wait; they are the ones left waiting, until their souls are broken like old pieces of bread and scattered in the snow for the birds. They can go right ahead and aspire to the stars, but the only chance they'll ever have to fly is in a thousand pieces, melting in the hot guts of something predatory.
This quote from 'Kitchens of the Great Midwest' poignantly captures the harsh realities faced by those who are inherently compassionate and selfless like Octavia. Despite her generous spirit and willingness to support outsiders, the narrative reveals a stark truth: such individuals often toil in obscurity and ingratitude, their kindness met not with reward but with neglect and hardship. The metaphor of souls breaking like old bread scattered for birds vividly illustrates...
