“There are no norms. All people are exceptions to a rule that doesn’t exist.”
Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, publisher and philosopher
“rules exist for a reason. Rules exist because when people don't follow them, people get hurt.”
Source: Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
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