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" -My criticism was that you never understood the larger picture, said the Dead Father. Young men never understand the larger picture.

-I don't suggest I understand it now. I do understand the frame. The limits.

-Of course the frame is easier to understand.

-Older people tend to overlook the frame, even when they are looking right at it, said Thomas. They don't like to think about it. "

Donald Barthelme , The Dead Father


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Donald Barthelme quote : -My criticism was that you never understood the larger picture, said the Dead Father. Young men never understand the larger picture.<br /><br />-I don't suggest I understand it now. I do understand the frame. The limits.<br /><br />-Of course the frame is easier to understand.<br /><br />-Older people tend to overlook the frame, even when they are looking right at it, said Thomas. They don't like to think about it.