Alain de Botton quote: What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing ...

What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others.

~ Alain de Botton ~

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