Quote by Jodi Picoult

There are so many things I can't believe. That people deserve what they get, both bad and good. That one day I'll live in a world where people are judged by what they do instead of who they are. That happy endings don't have contingencies and conditions.

There are so many things I can't believe. That people deserv

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's disbelief in various aspects of life. They express skepticism towards the notion that people always get what they deserve, acknowledging that both positive and negative outcomes can be seemingly undeserved. The quote also conveys a desire for a society where individuals are evaluated based on their actions, rather than preconceived notions or biases. Moreover, the speaker expresses a longing for happy endings free from limitations and requirements, implying a yearning for genuine and unconditional happiness.

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