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John le Carre

The monsters of our childhood do not fade away, neither are they ever wholly monstrous. But neither, in my experience, do we ever reach a plane of detachment regarding our parents, however wise and old we may become. To pretend otherwise is to cheat.

John le Carre

Experience

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The fears and difficult feelings we had about our parents when we were young don't completely disappear or become entirely negative as we grow up. Even with age and understanding, we remain emotionally connected to them, and denying this ongoing bond is dishonest.

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