Louise PennyLet every man shovel out his own snow, and the whole city will be passable, " said Gamache. Seeing Beauvoir's puzzled expression he added, "Emerson.""Lake and Palmer?""Ralph and Waldo.
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There are some people who would say that the snow was not their responsibility and that it was not right for them to shovel it out. When they had the opportunity to shovel the snow, they waited until someone else was responsible for doing so. It is like having a snow day on school and complaining that the teacher didn’t provide one. They say that it is not right for them to shovel out snow, but when they get a chance they do not help to clear the snow and look for someone else to do it.
Source: A Fatal Grace
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