Quote by Neil Gaiman

We have, let us face it and admit it, little influence. We prey on them, and we take from them, and we get by; we strip and we whore and we drink too much; we pump gas and we steal and we cheat and we exist in the cracks at the edges of society. Old gods, here in this new land without gods.

We have, let us face it and admit it, little influence. We p

Summary

This quote reflects a sense of powerlessness and degradation experienced by the speaker. They acknowledge their marginalization in society, describing how they rely on others for survival and engage in morally questionable behaviors to get by. The reference to old gods in a new land without gods suggests a loss of spiritual or moral framework, leaving them adrift and disconnected. Overall, the quote conveys a feeling of disillusionment and despair in the face of their limited influence and the harsh realities of their existence.

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