Throughout history--even a hundred years ago, even fifty--it was discontent that was considered the threat to society, the defiance of natural law, the danger that had to be exterminated at all costs. Now it's contentment,

Tana French
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Throughout history--even a hundred years ago, even fifty--it was discontent that was considered the threat to society, the defiance of natural law, the danger that had to be exterminated at all costs. Now it's contentment, he said. He was talking about the masses in the United States who were struggling for better wages, better conditions, but didn't seem to have much success. And now they are satisfied, he said.

They are getting what they want. They are content with what they have.

Source: The Likeness

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