... don't ever underestimate people, don't ever underestimate the plea…

Zadie Smith
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... don't ever underestimate people, don't ever underestimate the pleasure they receive from viewing pain that is not their own... Pain by itself is just Pain. But Pain + Distance can = entertainment, voyeurism, human interest, cinéma vérité, a good belly chuckle, a sympathetic smile, a raised eyebrow, disguised contempt. ✨ Zadie Smith (2003). White Teeth, p.177, Vintage
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