Quote by Jon Krakauer

Mr. Franz, I think careers are a 20th century invention and I don't want one.

Mr. Franz, I think careers are a 20th century invention and

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This quote suggests the speaker's skepticism towards the idea of a career as it exists in the 20th century. They imply that careers are an invention of that era and express their unwillingness to adhere to this conventional concept. It may indicate a desire for a different approach to work or a rejection of the traditional notions of career progression and stability. The quote's brevity leaves room for interpretation regarding the speaker's alternative perspective on work and their reasons for rejecting a career-oriented path.

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