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We are semipermeable membranes. We can pick and choose which troubles are worthy of our attention. What sinks us can only do so with our permission

We are semipermeable membranes. We can pick and choose which troubles are worthy of our attention. What sinks us can only do so with our permission
a boat stays afloat until the water gets in.

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a boat stays afloat until the water gets in.
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