"Men always want to die for something. For someone. I can see the appeal. You do it once and itâ€™s done. No more worrying, not knowing, about tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. I know you all think it sounds brave, but Iâ€™ll tell you something even braver. To struggle and fight for the ones you love today. And then do it all over again the next day. Every day. For your whole life. Itâ€™s not as romantic, I admit. But it takes a lot of courage to live for someone, too."

-- Victor LaValle

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