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A lot of the material is about the inevitable disappointment people feel as they move through life, and things don’t feel the way they expect. No experience will ever match up to the idealized version in your mind.
— Ben Gibbard
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A lot of the material is about the inevitable disappointment people feel as they move through life, and things don’t feel the way they expect. No experience will ever match up to the idealized version in your mind." in the context of "II" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Gibbard" (Quotes, The Meaning Of Life: Essay in Paste magazine (10 April 2008))
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About Ben Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.
About Ben Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.
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