Gary ShteyngartHow can we read when people need our help? It's a luxury. A stupid luxury.
About This Quote
The media gives people the illusion that they are unable to live without them. What people don't realize is that they are giving them the illusion of not being able to live without them. This quote is saying that if you are stuck with people who need your help, you are wasting time. You should be out doing what you want to be doing instead of helping others. Don't let people fool you!
Source: Super Sad True Love Story
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