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“The world would rather *see* hope than just hear its song. And that’s why statesmen have to smile.
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But human beings are, by nature, sad. So be it, then. It isn’t all that bad.”
— Sep 17, 2026 04:22AM
“The world would rather *see* hope than just hear its song. And that’s why statesmen have to smile.
…
But human beings are, by nature, sad. So be it, then. It isn’t all that bad.”
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With “Born,” “The Acrobat,” and “Theater Impressions,” I think I kinda of “got” Symborska. Who knows? But here, with “Dinosaur Skeleton” I felt like I knew exactly where she was going from the first stanza.
— Jul 20, 2026 06:05AM