In America, being able to get things done, especially if it's by bending rules, making exceptions, or calling in a favor, is the way to show power. In France, being able to say non (especially to a bureaucratically legitimate request) is the way to show power. And piss me off.

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“They were as unexpected as a mirage, those dancers on the Pont des Arts. Strict…”

“X and Ythe Co-ordinates of Zen NavigationX = the limited time you have on the r…”

“I am used to going to and fro without much thought. Walking alone, I am used to…”