(She) could have read for hours, except that recently she had discovered holes and crevices between the words which she immediately had to fill with her own ideas until she was fed up with patching up the makeshift constructs.

Gerhard Amanshauser
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When a person is confused, irritated, or frustrated, it is easy to lose sight of the important things in life. By spending time on the small details that cause confusion, a person can eventually lose sight of the big picture. The small bits of information can become overwhelming. If you are trying to find meaning in life, it is important to make sure you are looking at the big picture.

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