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Zaphod sat up sharply and started to pull clothes on. He decided that there must be someone in the Universe feeling more wretched, miserable and forsaken than himself, and he determined to set out and find him.
Halfway to the bridge it occurred to him that it might be Marvin, and he returned to bed.
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From the 20 lessons for resisting #Authoritarianism from the Timothy Snyder book #OnTyranny, written in 2016.
1. Do not obey in advance.
Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.
“Ignoring the treatment of the most marginalized women doesn't set a standard that can protect any woman.”
― Mikki Kendall
No one wants advice, only corroboration.
-- John Steinbeck
'Willow bark,' said the Bursar.
'That's a good idea,' said the Lecturer of Recent Runes. 'It's an analgesic.'
'Really? Well, possibly, though it's probably better to give it to him by mouth,' said Ridcully.
(Hogfather)
Today's blog post: this month's assorted quotes to edify or amuse...
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Happiness is not a reward -- it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment -- it is a result.
-- Robert Green Ingersoll
“It’s amazing how many people are ashamed of their bodies and how few of their minds.“
- Andrzio Saramanowicz
"But I'm quite used to being humiliated," droned Marvin, "I can even go and stick my head in a bucket of water if you like. Would you like me to go and stick my head in a bucket of water? I've got one ready. Wait a minute."
"Er, hey, Marvin ..." interrupted Zaphod, but it was too late. Sad little clunks and gurgles came up the line.
"What's he saying?" asked Trillian.
"Nothing," said Zaphod, "he just phoned to wash his head at us."
If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world. ~ #DalaiLama #quotes #humanity
Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty.
-- Hannah Arendt (The Origins of Totalitarianism)
*"Christ the Lord is risen today!*sons of men!*& angels say!*Raise your joys!*& triumphs high!*sing!*ye heavens!*& earth reply!"
— Charles Wesley
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*~*"Christ the Lord is risen today!*sons of men!*& angels say!*Raise your joys!*& triumphs high!*sing!*ye heavens!*& earth reply!"*~*
— Charles Wesley
*"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare!*& beautiful of all!"
— Mulan
*~*"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare!*& beautiful of all!"*~*
— Mulan
*In his great mercy!*he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!"
— 1 Peter 1:3
*~*In his great mercy!*he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!"*~*
— 1 Peter 1:3
