“He knew very well that the great majority of human conversation is meaningless. A man can get through most of his days on stock answers to stock questions, he thought. Once he catches onto the game, he can manage with an assortment of grunts. This would not be so if people listened to each other, but they don't. They know that no one is going to say anything moving and important to them at that very moment. Anything important will be announced in the newspapers and reprinted for those who missed it. No one really wants to know how his neighbor is feeling, but he asks him anyway, because it is polite, and because he knows that his neighbor certainly will not tell him how he feels. What this woman and I say to each other is not important. It is the simple making of sounds that pleases us.”
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Peter S. Beagle is an American author born on April 20, 1939. Known for his science fiction and fantasy literature, his works include classics such as 'The Last Unicorn' and 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. His writing combines rich imagination with profound philosophical insights, making a significant impact on science fiction and fantasy literature. more
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