Einstein wrote that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and…

David Sedaris
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Einstein wrote that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. That said, is it crazier to repeatedly throw yourself against a window, or to repeatedly open that window, believing the creatures that are throwing themselves against it might come into your house, take a look around, and leave with no hard feelings? ✨ The Birds. www.newyorker.com. January 29, 2007.
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