The Burnt Ones

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by Patrick White

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COULD ANYONE EXPLAIN WHAT " CONTENTMENT NEED NOT CONTENT LESS FOR BEING MINOR " MEANS?
Lisa If you substitute 'please you (or some other person)' for the verb 'content' then you will see: it means that feeling contented is not any less pleasi…moreIf you substitute 'please you (or some other person)' for the verb 'content' then you will see: it means that feeling contented is not any less pleasing if it's only feeling contented about small things. (less)
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