"Everyone's mind has sort of a slum division-a flirtatious spot that doesn't give a hoot about how grave a situation is but constantly endeavors to derail more earnest thoughts, almost like a death-wish backseat driver."

Psychology, Mind, Behavior, Observation, Humanity

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"Everyone's mind has sort of a slum division-a flirtatious spot that doesn't give a hoot about how grave a situation is but constantly endeavors to derail more earnest thoughts, almost like a death-wish backseat driver."

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