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At the heart of the matter is a battle between wish and fear. Fear generally proves stronger than a wish, but it leaves a taste of disappointment on the tongue.

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George Packer
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 13
Journalist
Novelist
Writer
Santa Clara
California
Wish
Disappointment
Fear
Leaves
Matter
Generally
Heart
Tongue
Stronger
Battle
Prove
Taste
Proves

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