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Rule of the Bone
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"Rule of the Bone" Quotes

A troubled teenager finds a sense of belonging and purpose through his experiences with a motorcycle gang and a Rastafarian community.

Quotes

I was like a dog in the night, barking at nothing.

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confusion

I felt like I was floating in a sensory deprivation tank.

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isolation

I suddenly felt like I was all alone in the world.

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loneliness

I had a deep need to connect with something, someone, anybody.

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connection

I was sick of the same old scene.

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frustration

I realized I had to take a risk and make my own path in life.

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riskself-discovery

I was searching for a sense of belonging that always seemed just out of reach.

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belonging

I was tired of pretending to be someone I was not.

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authenticity

I wanted to escape the cycle of poverty and despair that surrounded me.

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hopeaspiration

I realized that freedom came with its own set of responsibilities.

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freedomresponsibility