Every time he makes plans for his future, he seems to fail. Every time he reaches forward, the world leans against him, pressing him down. (Paolo Bacigalupi)

Every time he makes plans for his future, he seems to fail. Every time he reaches forward, the world leans against him, pressing him down.

Paolo Bacigalupi

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