Having been destroyed, it is now indestructible, meaning I can wear it without worry. For half this price, I could have bought an intact sweater, thrown it to a tiger, and wrenched it back myself, but after a certain age, who has that kind of time?

๐Ÿ“– David Sedaris

๐ŸŒ American  |  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Writer

๐ŸŽ‚ December 26, 1956
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In David Sedaris's work "When You Are Engulfed in Flames," he reflects on the idea of something being destroyed yet achieving a sense of indestructibility. This notion allows him to wear the item without concern for its condition, showcasing a level of freedom that comes with acceptance of imperfections. Sedaris humorously compares the value of the item to the absurdity of throwing an intact sweater to a tiger just for the...

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