On the way home my father said tiredly he hoped some day I'd realize it was necessary to live with people. I didn't understand him. He said a lot of other things that made me feel sorry for him, because he just couldn't stand up to a situation.

Dan J. Marlowe
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With the passage of time, it has become easier to tolerate some things. However, there are still some people who find it difficult or impossible to deal with certain situations. No matter how many times they are told, there are certain situations that they cannot accept. They will never be able to understand the meaning of accommodating everyone.

Source: The Name Of The Game Is Death

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