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"That was a bit rough to get through. Not knowing motivations, background, etc leaves me dissatisfied.
The discussion was good. Framing it as an exploration of human behavior, humanity, and social constructs works better than seeing it from a sci-fi lens.
Will give Time Machine a try before "giving up" on Wells." — Sep 23, 2026 04:16PM
"That was a bit rough to get through. Not knowing motivations, background, etc leaves me dissatisfied.
The discussion was good. Framing it as an exploration of human behavior, humanity, and social constructs works better than seeing it from a sci-fi lens.
Will give Time Machine a try before "giving up" on Wells." — Sep 23, 2026 04:16PM
“Home is the place where loneliness disappears. When we’re home, we feel warm, comfortable, safe, fulfilled.”
― The Art of Communicating: Mastering Life's Most Important Skill Through Mindfulness, Personal Growth, and Effective Interpersonal Relations with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
― The Art of Communicating: Mastering Life's Most Important Skill Through Mindfulness, Personal Growth, and Effective Interpersonal Relations with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
“What you read and write can help you heal, so be thoughtful about what you consume.”
― The Art of Communicating: Mastering Life's Most Important Skill Through Mindfulness, Personal Growth, and Effective Interpersonal Relations with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
― The Art of Communicating: Mastering Life's Most Important Skill Through Mindfulness, Personal Growth, and Effective Interpersonal Relations with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
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“You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.”
― The Notebook
― The Notebook
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