It's a terrible thing to be alone - yes it is - it is - but don't lower your mask until you have another mask prepared beneath - as terrible as you like - but a mask.
Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others for those...
But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave...
My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that's not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.