If only they would not look at one so- What great misery can be in two such small spots, no bigger than a man's thumb-in their eyes!

Erich Maria Remarque
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If only they would not look at one so-What great misery can be in two such small spots, no bigger than a man's thumb-in their eyes! This quote captures the idea that people should not to be too concerned with the small things that seem insignificant in comparison to the big things in life.

Source: All Quiet On The Western Front

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