People · 1949
I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.
— Tennessee Williams • A Streetcar Named Desire
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An editorial interpretation.
The speaker describes a continuing dependence on kindness from strangers. The pairing is striking because help is expected from people without an established personal connection. The sentence can sound both trusting and vulnerable, presenting unfamiliar people's generosity as something repeatedly relied upon.
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