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Competition is the impetus for innovation. The fiercer the competition, the faster cars will go. There is in some men a need to achieve greatness. When matched with talent, this necessity can turn humans into demigods. A man who is willing
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“Without the fear of heights, there can be no appreciation for the beauty of high places.”
― The Dark Forest
― The Dark Forest
“A world is supported by four things... the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the righteous and the valor of the brave. But all of these are as nothing...without a ruler who knows the art of ruling.”
― Dune
― Dune
“Remember that the key to the Discipline of study is not reading many books, but experiencing what we do read.”
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“Shield your son too much, and he'll not grow strong enough to fulfill any destiny.”
― Dune
― Dune
“When things get personal, we need to resist the natural male instinct to run for cover, man the defenses, or--worst of all--reach for the big guns. Much better to set aside our natural defensiveness and focus on listening well even though we feel under attack. Because we're probably not.”
― For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
― For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
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