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“The worst thing about depression isn't the sense that you're accentuating the negative, it's that you're seeing things the way they really are, stripped of the illusions you use every day to divert yourself from the Yawning Maw of Futility. It's the wind that blows off the snow and reveals the stone.”

Quote by James Lileks

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James Lileks, born on August 9, 1958, is an American journalist whose career spans various fields, including cultural commentary, news reporting, and column writing. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into American culture. more

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