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He might say that there is a limit to self-sacrifice, because someone who tilts too far toward helping others to flourish—a happiness pump, essentially—may be unable to flourish herself. There is some amount of “selfishness” that’s
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He = Aristotle
“Love does not exist, it's like religion, the state wants you to believe in that kind of crap so they can control you, and f**k your head up. ”
― Trainspotting
― Trainspotting
“There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you will still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.”
― The Hagakure: A code to the way of samurai
― The Hagakure: A code to the way of samurai
“Loading new software into new computers and using it for the first time was like playing Russian roulette. It demanded and got a lot of respect.”
― Failure is not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
― Failure is not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
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“There is no such thing as good enough. You, your team, and your equipment must be the best. That is how you will win victories.”
― Failure is not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
― Failure is not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
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