“Good Lord, I don't know what 'rights' a man has! And I don't know the solution of boredom. If I did, I'd be the one philosopher that had the cure for living. But I do know that about ten times as many people find their lives dull, and unnecessarily dull, as ever admit it; and I do believe that if we busted out and admitted it sometimes, instead of being nice and patient and loyal for sixty years, and then nice and patient and dead for the rest of eternity, why, maybe, possibly, we might make life more fun.”
Quote by Sinclair Lewis
Book:Babbitt
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Babbitt
Written by Sinclair Lewis, this classic American novel delves into the life of George F. Babbitt, a small-town businessman whose life is defined by his material possessions and social status. The story examines the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the American Dream, offering a critical perspective on the values of the time. more
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