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The quote criticizes a restless, always-now way of living. It suggests that people stay so focused on the immediate moment that they lose the ability to be quiet, patient, and open to music.
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Originally said in English.
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About Pete Hamill
American journalist, novelist, essayist and editor
Pete Hamill was an American journalist, novelist, essayist, and editor. He worked in New York City journalism and became known for writing about the city’s politics, sports, and crime. His life and career are closely tied to the press in New York. He was a columnist and editor for the New York Post and the New York Daily News. His writing was noted for trying to catch the particular character of New York, especially its public life and its darker edges.
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