There are no silver bullets in life; there's just the long, messy climb out of the pit you've dug yourself.
Jodi Picoult House Rules
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The quote from Jodi Picoult's "House Rules" emphasizes that there are no easy fixes or quick solutions to the challenges we face in life. Instead of expecting miraculous answers, we must confront our difficulties head-on and work through them. This perspective encourages resilience and perseverance, highlighting that personal growth often comes from navigating the complexities of our struggles.

Moreover, the idea of a "long, messy climb" suggests that the process of overcoming adversity is not straightforward or clean-cut. It involves numerous obstacles and setbacks, which can be discouraging. However, this journey is essential for development and finding true resolution. Embracing this reality can lead to a more profound understanding of oneself and a greater capacity to handle future challenges.

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In my opinion, the very fact that Mark doesn't know this diagnostic criterion suggests that he's a lot closer to actual retardation than I am.
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In my opinion, the very fact that Mark doesn't know this diagnostic criterion suggests that he's a lot closer to actual retardation than I am.
If someone else takes a bite of my food, I have to cut off the part that his/her saliva has touched before I can eat any more of it.
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If someone else takes a bite of my food, I have to cut off the part that his/her saliva has touched before I can eat any more of it.
So you're not even going to try? You're just going to assume that the answer's no?
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It was not compassion that led to Daniel's change of heart, and it was not kindness. It was realizing that, against all odds, he had something in common with Jason Underhill. Like Daniel, Jason had learned the hard way that they we are never the people we think we are. We are the ones we pretend, with all our hearts, we can't become.
Jodi Picoult House Rules
It was not compassion that led to Daniel's change of heart, and it was not kindness. It was realizing that, against all odds, he had something in common with Jason Underhill. Like Daniel, Jason had learned the hard way that they we are never the people we think we are. We are the ones we pretend, with all our hearts, we can't become.
I don't believe in self-pity. I think it's for people who have too much time on their hands. Instead of dreaming of a miracle, you learn to make your own.
Jodi Picoult House Rules
I don't believe in self-pity. I think it's for people who have too much time on their hands. Instead of dreaming of a miracle, you learn to make your own.
Never ask your child a open-ended question, such as Do you want to go to bed now? You won't want to hear the answer, believe me. Do you want me to carry you upstairs, or do you want to walk upstairs to go to bed? That way, you get the outcome you want and they feel empowered.
Jodi Picoult House Rules
Never ask your child a open-ended question, such as Do you want to go to bed now? You won't want to hear the answer, believe me. Do you want me to carry you upstairs, or do you want to walk upstairs to go to bed? That way, you get the outcome you want and they feel empowered.
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There are no silver bullets in life; there's just the long, messy climb out of the pit you've dug yourself.
Jodi Picoult House Rules
There are no silver bullets in life; there's just the long, messy climb out of the pit you've dug yourself.
On the other hand, I think cats have Asperger's. Like me, they're very smart. And like me, sometimes they simply need to be left alone.
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