All the logic in the world could not blunt the pain. Logic could not blunt her terrible sense of personal failure. Only time would do those things, and time would do an imperfect job.

Summary

This quote suggests that logic and reasoning are insufficient in alleviating emotional pain and a deep sense of indiviual inadequacy. The speaker implies that time is the only remedy for these wounds, although it may not completely heal them. It emphasizes the limitations of logical thinking, emphasizing the importance of allowing oneself the necessary time and space to heal and evolve.

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