Failing sucks. But it's better than the alternative. Which is? Not eve…

Sarah Dessen
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Failing sucks. But it's better than the alternative. Which is? Not even trying. Now he did look at me, straight on. Life's short, you know? ✨ Sarah Dessen (2009). Along for the Ride, p.165, Penguin
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