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Well, I've been reading a lot about the fifty years since the Second World War, about Western foreign policy and all that. I try not to let it get to me, but sometimes I just think that there's no hope.

Well, I've been reading a lot about the fifty years since th

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This quote expresses a feeling of pessimism and disillusionment towards the state of the world, particularly in relation to Western foreign policy and the years following the Second World War. The speaker suggests that they have been extensively reading about this topic and it has led them to believe that there may be no hope for positive change. It reflects a sense of despair in regards to societal progress and highlights the impact that intense reading and research can have on one's perspective.

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