The sight of one's own heart is degrading; people are not m… - Shirley Jackson

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The sight of one's own heart is degrading; people are not meant to look inward — that's why they've been give bodies, to hide their souls.

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Shirley Hardie Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an American writer known for her works of horror and mystery. Over her writing career, which spanned more than two decades, she composed six novels, two memoirs, and over 200 short stories.

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