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This was an interesting word for me to check into. I remember it from school. Its relevance today with COVID-19 and balance through civil disobedience has aligned with this idea. Is this a course correct we're experiencing ?
“Peace” is a condition in which no civilian pays any attention to military casualties which do not achieve page-one, lead-story prominence—unless that civilian is a close relative of one of the casualties. But, if there ever was a time in history when “peace” meant that there was no fighting going on, I have been unable to find out about it.”
― Starship Troopers
― Starship Troopers
“There’s nothing wrong in doubting. It sometimes leads to greater faith.”
― The Dragonriders of Pern: Books 1-3
― The Dragonriders of Pern: Books 1-3
“Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst. Breeds that forget this basic truth have always paid for it with their lives and freedoms.”
― Starship Troopers
― Starship Troopers
“OK, what do I really want? What am I actually after here?”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. —Maya Angelou”
― This Is How We Do It: A Pep Talk
― This Is How We Do It: A Pep Talk
Shawn Ward’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Shawn Ward’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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