But there are all different kinds of freedom, and the kind that is mos…

David Foster Wallace
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But there are all different kinds of freedom, and the kind that is most precious you will not hear much talked about in the great outside world of winning and achieving and displaying. ✨ 'Plain Old Untrendy Troubles and Emotions'. www.theguardian.com. September 19, 2008.
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