Saul BellowWith one long breath, caught and held in his chest, he fought his sadness over his solitary life. Don't cry, you idiot! Live or die, but don't poison everything...
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When you look at the world as a finished product, it can be easy to think that everything must be exactly as you want. But you don't have to take the easy way out. The world isn't built for your convenience and you shouldn't try to make it so.
Source: Herzog
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