You're not clever. You don't know what you want. You have no proper fierceness. You let other people walk over you. Sometimes I think you're a weakling who will never amount to a dog turd. Does that answer your question? I love you better. I always have.
In this intense quote from John Steinbeck's "East of Eden," the speaker expresses deep frustration and disappointment toward another person, critiquing their lack of self-awareness and strength. The harsh words convey a sense of abandonment, highlighting how the individual allows others to dominate them, and the speaker questions their ambition and resolve. The tone suggests that these shortcomings lead to a negative perception of their character.
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