As victims of hurt, we frequently don't bring up what ails us, because…

Alain de Botton
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As victims of hurt, we frequently don't bring up what ails us, because so many wounds look absurd in the light of day. ✨ Alain de Botton (2012). Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion, p.38, Penguin UK
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