![Without [diversion] we would be in a state of weariness, and this weariness would spur us on to seek a more solid means of escaping from it. But diversion amuses us, and leads us unconsciously to death.](/assets/img/quote-photos/without-diversion-we-would-be-in-a-state-of-weariness-and-this-weariness-would.jpg)
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