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A Fraction of the Whole
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"A Fraction of the Whole" Quotes

A man recounts his eccentric father's outrageous life and their tumultuous relationship.

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The world is a filthy place. It's a filthy goddamned horror show.

Steve Toltz

pessimism

The more you want to know, the less you understand.

Steve Toltz

knowledgeunderstanding

The truth is, life is full of holes, and if you don't fill them up with other people, you go mad.

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liferelationships

You can't always go by what people say. You've got to watch what they do and how they act to get the truth. People are always acting.

Steve Toltz

truthdeception

The future is a moment of truth we continually disappoint.

Steve Toltz

futuredisappointment

You can't be sure of anything until you know everything.

Steve Toltz

certaintyknowledge

The more you love a person, the harder it is to tell them.

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lovecommunication

I think sometimes you have to lie to find the truth.

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truthdeception

I think the only thing worse than death is life, so I'll keep living.

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lifedeath

The only way to know a person is to love them without hope.

Steve Toltz

loveunderstanding