Or I haven't met the right people. Either scenario is entirely plausible.
[Hubert wasn't nearly as optimistic as his brother, but he wasn't exactly a pessimist either. If anything he fell closer to 'realist', but even he knew that his experiences were colored by a somewhat privileged upbringing in a place where there were very few who found reason to strive for beyond what they were capable of handling.]
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[Hubert wasn't nearly as optimistic as his brother, but he wasn't exactly a pessimist either. If anything he fell closer to 'realist', but even he knew that his experiences were colored by a somewhat privileged upbringing in a place where there were very few who found reason to strive for beyond what they were capable of handling.]