“The Bed”.
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Instant gratification is not as good as that gratification which comes dripping slow, over the sere seasons.
— Donald Barthelme
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Instant gratification is not as good as that gratification which comes dripping slow, over the sere seasons." in the context of "“The Bed”." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Donald Barthelme" (Quotes, Flying to America: 45 More Stories (2007))
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About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
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