“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
I'm one of those who doesn't think there is much difference between an atomic scientist and a man who cleans the crappers except for the luck of the draw - parents with enough money to point you toward a more generous death. of course, some come through brilliantly, but there are thousands, millions of others, bottled up, kept from even the most minute chance to realize their potential.
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“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
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“Find what you love and let it kill you.”
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