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Erik Heter
https://spiritofcecilia.com
Beginning in the sixteenth century, Europeans carried tomatoes around the world. After convincing themselves that the strange fruits were not poisonous, farmers planted them from Africa to Asia. In a small way, the plant had a cultural
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“There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him.”
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
― The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
“Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy.”
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“Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.”
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“It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who gain by the new ones. ”
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“I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.”
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Erik’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Erik’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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