"Shyness is when you turn your head away from something you want. Shame is when you turn your head away from something you do not want."

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VegetariansNovelists from the United StatesPeople from Washington, D.C.Short story writers from the United States
Original Language: English

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"My Feelings" (p. 179)

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"My Feelings" (p. 179)