The chemistry of dissatisfaction is as the chemistry of some marvelously potent tar. In it are the building stones of explosives, stimulants, poisons, opiates, perfumes and stenches.
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We do not really feel grateful toward those who make our dreams come true; they ruin our dreams.
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