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Ordinary People
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"Ordinary People" Quotes

A family struggles to cope with the aftermath of a tragedy and the strain it puts on their relationships.

Quotes

I know I can't make myself feel anything.

Judith Guest

emotions

I don't want to keep running away from things.

Judith Guest

fearcourage

I don't really know what to think. I just feel so sorry for him.

Judith Guest

empathy

I don't think it's over. I think anything is possible.

Judith Guest

hope

I think I'm terrified. I think I'm more terrified now than I was then.

Judith Guest

fear

I think it's great when people can still surprise you.

Judith Guest

surprise

I'm not sure I want to get well. If there's no hope for him, there's no hope for me.

Judith Guest

despair

I'm not very good at talking about things.

Judith Guest

communication

I'm so sick of people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for.

Judith Guest

lovegender equality

I'm tired of the whole act. I'm tired of not being honest about the way I feel.

Judith Guest

honesty