"You don't think in depression that you've put on a gray veil and are seeing the world through the haze of a bad mood. You think that the veil has been taken away, the veil of happiness, and that now you're seeing truly."
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Andrew Solomon is a celebrated American author, psychologist, and LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for his profound explorations of identity, mental health, and the human experience. Born in 1963, Solomon garnered acclaim for his award-winning works, including the National Book Award-winning "Far From the Tree," which delves into the complexities of familial relationships in the context of differences. His insightful writings not only illuminate the struggles faced by marginalized communities but also champion resilience and acceptance, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary literature and social discourse.
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"Parenting involves two separate activities. You have to change your child in that you need to educate your child and instill moral values in them. But you also need to celebrate your child for who he or she is and make them feel really good."
Andrew Solomon
"I started traveling out of curiosity, but I have come to believe in travel's political importance, that encouraging a nation's citizenry to travel may be as important as encouraging school attendance, environmental conservation, or national thrift. You cannot understand the otherness of places you have not encountered."
Andrew Solomon"A breakdown involves getting to the point at which your mental state prevents you from doing the normal things of your everyday life. I remember from my own experience that I was completely ambushed by mine."
Andrew Solomon
"Never forget that the truest luxury is imagination, and that being a writer gives you the leeway to exploit all of the imagination's curious intricacies, to be what you were, what you are, what you will be, and what everyone else is or was or will be, too."
Andrew Solomon"Gay rights are not primarily marriage rights, and for the millions who live in unaccepting places with no resources, dignity remains elusive. I am lucky to have forged meaning and built identity, but that's still a rare privilege. And gay people deserve more, collectively, than the crumbs of justice."
Andrew Solomon