Vitaly Butenko

“Evil is not the attempt to eliminate the play of another according to published and accepted rules, but to eliminate the play of another regardless of the rules. Evil is not the acquisition of power, but the expression of power. It is the forced recognition of a title—and therein lies the contradiction of evil, for recognition cannot be forced. The Nazis did not compete with the Jews for a title, but demanded recognition of a title without competition. This could be achieved, however, only by silencing the Jews, only by hearing nothing from them. They were to die in silence, along with their culture, without anyone noticing, not even those who managed the institutions and instruments of death.”
― James P. Carse, Finite and Infinite Games

“A victory means nothing without following it up with a second and third.”
― Vincent B. Davis II, The Man With Two Names

“The exercise of power always presupposes resistance. Power is never evident until two or more elements are in opposition. Whichever element can move another is the more powerful.”
― James P. Carse, Finite and Infinite Games

“When I had nothing more to lose, I was given everything. When I ceased to be who I am, I found myself. When I experienced humiliation and yet kept on walking, I understood that I was free to choose my destiny.” – Paulo Coelho”
― Stephen W. Gardner, PAOLO COELHO WISDOM: : 80 Inspirational Insights On How To Live With Purpose