“Chris: I don't know why it is, but every time I reach out for something I want, I have to pull back because other people will suffer.”

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playwright from the United States 1915–2005

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“"I don't want to! Why should I?"
"Because more people will be happier if you do than if you don't."
"So what? I don't care about other people."
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