The Paper Airplane

The Paper Airplane

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The Paper Airplane
The Paper Airplane
In the rough

In the rough

Essay for August

E. Lily Yu
Sep 02, 2024
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In the rough
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The phrase is traditionally considered a compliment: a diamond in the rough is a person with a good heart but without the polish of sophisticated manners. The suggestion is that all that is missing is a little work from some skilled craftsman, and one winds up with a brilliant gem. But having gone through what it takes to put on that high polish—and tha…

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