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“聽說孩子在動物園裡對猴子丟石頭，在寵物店用拳頭拍打展示櫥窗，嚇唬小狗的原因，事實上是想和牠們對話。因為沒有反應，孩子才用他們都自己的方式，和這些動物交流。”

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This novel delves into the complexities of individual responsibility within the context of a republic, examining the intersection of personal beliefs and the collective good. more

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“There’s a lot of dancing going on around here. Dancing around secrets, dancing around issues, and dancing at the end of your silky little strings.”

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