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I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home at night, read a book and not feel responsible for what will
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"I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home at night, read a book and not feel responsible for what will happen the next day"

- Jodie Foster

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This quote by Jodie Foster speaks to the desire for an easier life, one that is free from the tension and responsibility of a more demanding job. She longs for a task that permits her to come home at night and relax, without fretting about the next day. This could be analyzed as a desire to get away the stress of contemporary life and to find a sense of peace and satisfaction. It could likewise be seen as a yearning for a more significant life, one that is not focused on product success however rather on individual fulfillment. Ultimately, this quote talks to the requirement for balance in life, and the importance of requiring time to relax and delight in the simple pleasures.

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Jodie Foster This quote is written / told by Jodie Foster somewhere between November 19, 1962 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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