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Pastoralia
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"Pastoralia" Quotes

"Pastoralia" by George Saunders: A darkly comedic collection of short stories that satirizes modern society and human behavior.

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I'm a caveman, a caveman who has a computer.

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technologyidentity

I think that's the main thing we all want, isn't it? To feel like we're in control.

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controldesire

I love that feeling of knowing that I am truly alone.

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solitudeintrospection

The whole idea of self-improvement, I think, is a scam.

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self-improvementcritique

It's only when things get really bad that they finally get better.

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adversityhope

I just want to be able to float around in my own head for a while.

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introspectionfreedom

The world's a pretty tough place, is what I'm thinking.

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realismobservation

I think the main thing is just to try to be a good person, to be kind to people.

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kindnessmorality

I'm trying to see the beauty in the ordinary, you know?

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appreciationperspective

I'm tired of trying to be something I'm not.

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authenticityself-acceptance