"For me, the person I was becoming when we left was erased, and another one was created."

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Source : Esmeralda Santiago (2006). “When I was Puerto Rican”, p.209, Da Capo Press

Esmeralda Santiago

#Becoming Quotes #Persons Quotes

“Gaza is going to test who believes in the worth of human beings.”
“Nonviolence is the way to listen to the inner voice.”
“All I will say is that there are particular features of the American constitutional system that renders a third party futile - at best.”
“Grace will expose the deepest issues of your heart, then point you to the Cross which covers everything that's been exposed.”

Source : Twitter post from Feb 24, 2015
“People can be so heartless and dirty.”
“Just keep believing. This is an opportunity where great things can happen and lets be great right now.”
“I said pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.”
“A lot of people say it's cathartic to cook, and I'm like, 'How is it cathartic washing all these dishes?'”

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