Hate came in a maelstrom, and we called it several things-racism, pedophilia, justice, righteousness-but all those words were just ribbons and wrapping paper on a soiled gift that no one wanted to open. (Dennis Lehane)

Hate came in a maelstrom, and we called it several things-racism, pedophilia, justice, righteousness-but all those words were just ribbons and wrapping paper on a soiled gift that no one wanted to open.

Dennis Lehane

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