Quote by Louise Erdrich

I am part of what she thinks is her illness, a symptom of which she thinks she has been cured. She, on the other hand, is what I was looking for.

I am part of what she thinks is her illness, a symptom of wh

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This quote illustrates a complex dynamic between two individuals. The speaker believes they are seen as a negative aspect of the other person's life, possibly related to their illness. However, the speaker views the other person as a desirable discovery or a missing piece to their own life. It implies a sense of longing, while acknowledging a perceived disconnect in their perception of each other - the speaker being labeled as an illness, but still valuing and seeking the person who holds that belief.

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