Heidi Julavits Quotes

The dreamed outcome of launching a psychic attack can make you feel small and petty. I think for that reason I'm going to refrain from launching any.

Heidi Julavits

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• The dreamed outcome of launching a psychic attack can make you feel small and petty. I think for that reason I'm going to refrain from launching any.

  

  Heidi Julavits
  • Launching
  • Psychic attack
  • Dreamed outcome