People didn’t entirely believe the story, but they acted as if they did. It was like campaign promises—you chose your candidates on the basis of prom… - Robert Boswell

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People didn’t entirely believe the story, but they acted as if they did. It was like campaign promises—you chose your candidates on the basis of promises you knew they wouldn’t keep. The ability to hold contradictory ideas had become central to getting by in the world.

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About Robert Boswell

Robert Boswell (born December 8, 1953) is an American short story writer and novelist.

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Alternative Names: Shale Aaron

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