It's a tricky, complex, indifferent society, Puss. It's a loophole world. And there are a lot of clever animals who know how to reach through the loopholes and pick the pockets of the unsuspecting.

John D. MacDonald
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The world is a complex place. It's full of the unexpected, sometimes even to the point where there are no easy answers. Some people are always looking for an easy way out, but it often comes at a high price. The only way to get out of something is to be willing to put in the effort.

Source: Pale Gray For Guilt

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