Robinson JeffersWe have to live like people in a web of knives, we mustn't reach out our hands or we get them gashed.
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We have to live like people in a web of knives, we mustn't reach out our hands or we get them gashed. The only thing that should be taken from this quote is that you should reach out to others and not get into conflicts with them. You don’t have to harm others in order to reach your goals.
Source: The Selected Poetry
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