He liked to observe emotions; they were like red lanterns strung along…

Ayn Rand
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He liked to observe emotions; they were like red lanterns strung along the dark unknown of another's personality, marking vulnerable points. ✨ Ayn Rand (2016). Atlas Shrugged, p.15, Hamilton Books
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