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Growing up means :propelling yourself forward into whatever lies ahead, one turn of the wheel at a time.

Growing up means :propelling yourself forward into whatever lies ahead, one turn of the wheel at a time.

Sarah Dessen
Growing Up, Lying, Mean

"So you're always honest," I said. "Aren't you?" "No," I told him. "I'm not." "Well, that's good to know, I guess." "I'm not saying I'm a liar," I told him. He raised his eyebrows. "That's not how I meant it, anyways." "How'd you mean it, then?" "I just...I don't always say what I feel." "Why not?" "Because the truth sometimes hurts," I said. "Yeah," he said. "So do lies, though."

Sarah Dessen
Hurt, Lying, Liars
"Just Listen". Book by Sarah Dessen, 2006.

I don't lie." "You don't lie," I repeated. "That's what I said." "Ever." "Nope." Sure you don't, I thought.

Sarah Dessen
Lying, Don't Lie, Said
Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.109, Penguin

Then what are you like, Annabel?" he shot back. "A liar, like you told me that first day? Come on. That was the biggest lie of all.

Sarah Dessen
Liars, Lying, Firsts
Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.347, Penguin

Because the truth sometimes hurts," I said. Yeah," he said. "So do lies, though.

Sarah Dessen
Hurt, Lying, Sometimes
Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.110, Penguin

I don't think anyone would think that an ellipsis represents doubt or anything. I think it's more, you know, hinting at the future. What lies ahead.

Sarah Dessen
Lying, Thinking, Doubt
Sarah Dessen (2006). “The Truth About Forever”, p.53, Penguin

And guys don't get attached, guys don't give themselves over completely, and guys lie. That's why they should be handled with great trepidation, not trusted, and held at arm's length whenever possible.

Sarah Dessen
Lying, Giving, Guy
Sarah Dessen (2004). “This Lullaby”, p.97, Penguin

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