I discovered that joy is not the negation of pain, but rather acknowledging the presence of pain and feeling happiness in spite of it. (Lupita Nyong'o)

I discovered that joy is not the negation of pain, but rather acknowledging the presence of pain and feeling happiness in spite of it.

Lupita Nyong'o

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