Just about everything in this world is easier said than done, with the exception of ‘systematically assisting Sisyphus's stealthy, syst-susceptible sister,' which is easier done than said. (Daniel Handler)

Just about everything in this world is easier said than done, with the exception of ‘systematically assisting Sisyphus's stealthy, syst-susceptible sister,' which is easier done than said.

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