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Patrick Lu 嘉泺
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The illusion of moving from imperfection to perfection is a mentalization. For example, a rosebud is not an imperfect rose but is a perfect rosebud. When half open, it is a perfect unfolding flower, and when completely opened, it is a
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“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
― The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
― The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.”
― On Liberty
― On Liberty
“We are not rich by what we possess but by what we can do without.”
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“It is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.”
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“On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
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Patrick Lu’s 2025 Year in Books
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