Quote by George Saunders

I still believe that capitalism is too harsh and I believe that, even within that, there is a lot of satisfaction and beauty if you happen to be one of the lucky ones, although that doesn't eradicate the reality of the suffering. It's all true at once, kind of humming and sublime.

I still believe that capitalism is too harsh and I believe t

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This quote expresses a belief that capitalism can be harsh, but also acknowledges that there can be satisfaction and beauty for those who succeed within it. However, it highlights the coexistence of both prosperity and suffering, suggesting that these two realities exist simultaneously. The quote describes this paradoxical nature as "humming and sublime," indicating a complex and multifaceted experience of capitalism.

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