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Most people the vast majority in fact, lead the lives that circumstances have thrust upon
them, and though some repine. Looking upon themselves as round pegs in square holes,
and think that if things had been different they might have made a much better showing,
the greater part accept their lot, if not with serenity, at all events with resignation. They
are like tramcars travelling for ever on the selfsame rails. They go backwards and
forwards, backwards and forwards, inevitably, till they can go no longer and then are
sold as scrap-iron.