Along with the idea of romantic love, she was introduced to another–physical beauty. Probably the most destructive ideas in the history of human thought. Both originated in envy, thrived in insecurity, and ended in disillusion.
It’s gonna hurt, now, said Amy. anything dead coming back to life hurts.
The human body is robust. It can gather strength when it’s in mortal danger.
Was it hard? I hope she didn’t die hard.’Sethe shook her head. ‘Soft as cream. Being alive was the hard part.