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The Best of All Possible Worlds

by Karen Lord

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We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope

by Karen Lord

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Perhaps the Stars

by Ada Palmer (Goodreads Author)

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Mike’s Quotes

“In a modern democracy, he said, people are beset not by a lack of opportunity, but by a dizzying abundance of it.”
― Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

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“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”
― Stewart Brand

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“Do not seek perfection. None exists. All we can do is strive.”
― Terry Pratchett, Snuff

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“Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
― Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

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“Locks won’t protect you from the thieves, who can get in your house if they really want to. They will only protect you from the mostly honest people who might be tempted to try your door if it had no lock.”
― Dan Ariely, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves

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