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“Social networking is the most brilliant manifestation yet of the elite’s bread and circuses paradigm. Whereas Caesar had to spend a fortune putting on shows for the plebs, the modern Caesar get the plebs to entertain themselves on Facebook, and it doesn’t cost him a cent. In fact, he can become a multi-billionaire out of it. What a result! The elite must always ensure that the masses are too preoccupied to ever think about the appalling world they live in; to confront the realisation that they are degraded second-class citizens in a two-tier society.”
― Resurrection: The Origin of a Religious Fallacy
― Resurrection: The Origin of a Religious Fallacy
“These aspects of masculinity include strength, discipline, courage, passion, persistence, and integrity.”
― No More Mr. Nice Guy
― No More Mr. Nice Guy
“your daily behavior is always a function of your deepest beliefs,”
― The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
― The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
“There are legal Ponzi schemes and illegal Ponzi schemes. Social Security is a legal Ponzi scheme, as is the stock market.”
― Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom
― Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom
“Telling the truth is not a magic formula for having a smooth life. But living a life of integrity is actually easier than living one built around deceit and distortion.”
― No More Mr. Nice Guy
― No More Mr. Nice Guy
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