My philosophy on philosophies: they can serve or torment. Some are “swing thoughts” that you keep in your mind to guide thoughts and actions. Some are the subject of entertaining but useless debate into the wee hours of the night, fueled by much libation. Some form the basis of terror and war over which interpretation of God you worship. This is a random collection of helpful things I’ve encountered, with attribution where it’s not my creation. I hope I don’t start any wars.
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Some Rules for Living Happily
- Free your heart from hatred
- Free your mind from worries
- Live simply
- Give more
- Expect less
–Anonymous
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.
–Dr. Seuss or Bernard Baruch, take your pick
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The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished
–George Bernard Shaw
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Why did I come to West Africa? I’ve known for a long time that the world is not fair. I just can’t abide that.
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