“We’re taught that in life, we should try to look on the bright side, to be optimistic. Not in this case. In this case, look on the dark side. Assume rejection first. Assume you’re the rule, not the exception.”

—  Liz Tuccillo , book He's Just Not That into You

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American writer and film director 1964

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