Im sorry, I thought it would be better that way. Less painful, to just let it all fade away.
Marian Keyes Angels
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In the book "Angels" by Marian Keyes, a character expresses remorse for a decision made with good intentions. The quote reflects an attempt to shield others from pain by allowing difficult emotions and situations to gradually disappear rather than confronting them directly. This highlights a common struggle where individuals believe that avoiding discomfort might be a kinder approach, often leading to unintended consequences.

The sentiment behind the quote reveals the complexity of human emotions and the desire to protect loved ones. However, it illustrates the often misguided notion that fading away is preferable to facing challenges head-on. Ultimately, this perspective invites readers to reconsider how they handle their relationships and the importance of communication, even when it seems more painful in the moment.

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She looked up out of her voice and saw the angel.…and the entire message had no words. The entire message will be only the beat and direction of time. Yes is Now. The angel who says, It's time. Is it time? she asked. Does it hurt? He will have the most beautiful face she has ever seen. Oh, babe. The angel starts to cry. You can't imagine, he said.
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She looked up out of her voice and saw the angel.…and the entire message had no words. The entire message will be only the beat and direction of time. Yes is Now. The angel who says, It's time. Is it time? she asked. Does it hurt? He will have the most beautiful face she has ever seen. Oh, babe. The angel starts to cry. You can't imagine, he said.
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It was all right to be who he was, but others would probably think it was terrible. A couple of times in the past he'd reached this absolute zero of the truth, and without fear or bitterness he realized now that somewhere inside it there was a move he could make to change his life, to become another person, but he'd never be able to guess what it was.
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Memories assailed him of how gently she had spoken, touched, and moved; of how she'd loved him fiercely despite his mistakes and obsessions and weaknesses. And the conviction descended on him that love like theirs couldn't possibly suffer any change.
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Memories assailed him of how gently she had spoken, touched, and moved; of how she'd loved him fiercely despite his mistakes and obsessions and weaknesses. And the conviction descended on him that love like theirs couldn't possibly suffer any change.
They needed to share one secret after another with a beautiful woman, to peel away layer after layer, mask after mask, and still find themselves worshiped.
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They needed to share one secret after another with a beautiful woman, to peel away layer after layer, mask after mask, and still find themselves worshiped.
He got right down in the dark between heartbeats, and rested there. And then he saw that another one wasn't going to come. That's it. That's the last. He looked at the dark. I would like to take this opportunity, he said, to pray for another human being.
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He got right down in the dark between heartbeats, and rested there. And then he saw that another one wasn't going to come. That's it. That's the last. He looked at the dark. I would like to take this opportunity, he said, to pray for another human being.
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