The millennia-long evolution of the human family as a means of dealing with the environment was discarded by my generation of fantasists, in favor of… - David Mamet

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The millennia-long evolution of the human family as a means of dealing with the environment was discarded by my generation of fantasists, in favor of a concept not only artificial, but inchoate: “freedom” — the pursuit of which has led to misery.

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About David Mamet

David Alan Mamet (born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, screenwriter, film director, director, poet, essayist and novelist.

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Alternative Names: David Alen Mamet David Alan Mamet
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