Franz WrightThis is no occupation for an adult who can look other adults in the eye, carry his own weight, and count himself one of them.
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The quote "This is no occupation for an adult who can look other adults in the eye, carry his own weight, and count himself one of them." shows that a person's occupation should not be a reflection of their character. This person may have a good mind and a good heart but it does not have anything to do with being an adult. Although this person may have good jobs, he cannot handle the responsibilities of being an adult.
Source: Kindertotenwald: Prose Poems
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