![[I] put the question directly to myself: "Suppose that all your objects in life were realized; that all the changes in institutions and opinions which you are looking forward to, could be completely effected at this very instant: would this be a great joy and happiness to you?" And an irrepressible self-consciousness distinctly answered, "No!](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-put-the-question-directly-to-myself-suppose-that-all-your-objects-in-life-w.jpg)
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