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averwonders

2 years ago

- Won-pyung Sohn, Almond: A Novel [trans. by Sandy Joosun Lee]

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averwonders

2 years ago

"People shut their eyes to a distant tragedy saying there’s nothing they could do, yet they didn’t stand up for one happening nearby either because they’re too terrified. Most people could feel but didn’t act. They said they sympathized, but easily forgot."

- Sohn Won-pyung, Almond [trans. by Lee Joosun]

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averwonders

2 years ago

- Won-pyung Sohn, Almond [trans. by Sandy Joosun Lee]

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averwonders

2 years ago

"People sometimes say how cool it’d be to be fearless, but they don’t know what they’re talking about. Fear is an instinctive defense mechanism necessary for survival. Not knowing fear doesn’t mean that you’re brave; it means you’re stupid enough to stay standing on the road when a car is charging toward you."

- Won-pyung Sohn, Almond: A Novel [trans. by Sandy Joosun Lee]

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averwonders

2 years ago

-Cho Namjoo, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 [tr. Jamie Chang]

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i had to post this quote or else i wouldn't find peace oh motherhood another theme of this book i love being a mother you give aways parts of you to give life to another a blessing and a curse mothers how many times we remember that our mothers used to be someone other than just a mother a whole individual especially mothers who are housewives cho nam joo kim jiyoung born 1982 quotes literature book quotes words books korean lit korean feminist books motherhood on mothers on motherhood mother's are the strongest and most tragic beings

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