I believe our clever young man has intuited that while only the pursuit of happiness is promised to all Americans, unhappiness is guaranteed for many.
Some animals could see in the dark, but it was only humans who deliberately sought out every possible route into the darkness of our own interiors.
The Sympathizer
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Some animals could see in the dark, but it was only humans who deliberately sought out every possible route into the darkness of our own interiors.
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