Gabrielle Zevin Quotes

I did learn something about insanity while I was down there. People go crazy, not because they are crazy, but because it's the best available option at the time.

Gabrielle Zevin

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• Insanity

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• I did learn something about insanity while I was down there. People go crazy, not because they are crazy, but because it's the best available option at the time.

  

  Gabrielle Zevin
  • People
  • Time
  • Crazy