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But we suggest that while physical scarcity is ubiquitous, the feeling of scarcity is not.
“Nothing is miserable unless you think it so; and on the other hand, nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it.”
― The Consolation of Philosophy
― The Consolation of Philosophy
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
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“Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.”
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“To me, legacy code is simply code without tests.”
― Working Effectively with Legacy Code
― Working Effectively with Legacy Code
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things..”
― Civil Disobedience and Other Essays
― Civil Disobedience and Other Essays
Kris’s 2025 Year in Books
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