What people want is perfection, said the man. In themselves. But they …

Margaret Atwood
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What people want is perfection, said the man. In themselves. But they need the steps to it to be pointed out, said the woman. In a simple order, said the man. With encouragement, said the woman. And a positive attitude.
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