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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave I have learned to have very modest goals for society and myself things like clean air green grass children with bright eyes not being pushed around useful work that suits one's abilities plain tasty food and occasional satisfying nookie. - Quote by Paul Goodman

I have learned to have very modest goals for society and myself things like clean air green grass children with bright eyes not being pushed around useful work that suits one’s abilities plain tasty food and occasional satisfying nookie.

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