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1 " They talked of their pasts, presents, and futures as well as their dreams, passions, and ambitions. To them, their encounter with each other simply felt wholeheartedly right. Like the universe brought them together for that singular purpose of connection—a powerful idea and one not so easily dismantled. "
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2 " Like the two were learning with one another now, there’s always something so serene about simply sitting down and relaxing quietly in the company of a connected other. To bask in the attendance of an admired someone without a single word spoken possesses an odd tendency to spin a fine webof pure solace. Focusing solely on the comfort they bring, the surrounding environment turns into that of an inessentialconsequence of time. Nothing more and nothing less. "
3 " In this very moment together, to them, words weren’t needed. To them, the experience in connection with each other was nothing less than indescribable. And to them, thederealization of the world separated that which was good and that which was grim—and, given the harsh reality of their current society, outside their intertwined, imagined worlds together would always offer a joyless void that welcomed those who couldn’t escape from it. "
4 " With her lips as soft as butterfly wings and the sheer elation of intimacy, she drove his heart wild with affection. Because, beyond forthrightly, the comfort of another personis undeniably powerful. "
― Rhett Downing
5 " Building a better world would mean including everyone. "
6 " Don't be afraid of the dare to dream. "
7 " —and indeed, a dare to dream is momentous with all its zealous natures and all its ardent toils. "
8 " Give a man entertainment and comfort and watch him throw his dreams and ambitions away like they were nothing. This world is shallow and dictated by trends and what to buy next. Always more, always another thing. It’s a rat race, that’s all it is. A rat race to the grave, and the winner has the most in hisbank account and the most cybergenetic enhancements to get rid of what made him human! "
9 " Contemplating whether or not everything you’ve learned is a lie is worse than terrifying. "
10 " When you’ve been in chains all your life, freedom seems scary and confusing. "
11 " Although a handful of years seems like a brief time, they’re blissful and long when spent cherishing those who are worth every moment. "
12 " He knew that look and that feeling—like heartbreak, everyone knows it. It only takes the briefest of moments to recognize. After all, the unbridled sense of attraction is nothing less than extraordinary. "
13 " Do they not see? he thought. Do they notsee this unbearable reality we’ve created? "
14 " So, within man’s great ignorance, change is but a dream borne only by the brave. "
15 " It was like heartbreak. That dreadful feeling everyone knows in their lifetime. That one specific sensation that isn’t ever easily forgotten. "
16 " Still, one could dream. "
17 " This world is a circus, and we are the clowns. "
18 " The world is worth living in. Especially when I can look into your eyes and see your smile. "
19 " Whatever happened to people really caringfor one another? What happened to the people who would brighten the whole room with only a smile when they walked in? "
20 " It turns out it’s not only time that heals all wounds,” said Blu.“And what else does?”“Comfort. "
