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Wednesday, August 15th, 2007“The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity”
– Leo Tolstoy
Wish I knew where this quote was from, bu not much I can add to it.
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Running – Towards or Away? Also, the Meaning of Fear
Sunday, August 12th, 2007Again, it has been far too long since I have read books not directly related to work, and my “to read” pile is getting out of hand. At the moment, I’m working my way though Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. There’s no doubt it is influential, though claims that is the “second most influential book among [...]
Changing the World? Start with Oneself.
Friday, August 10th, 2007Wish I had the actual source (And the actual quote) on this one.
Two versions I’ve seen around the internet:
“Everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to change himself.”
or
“Everyone wants to change humanity, but no one wants to change himself.”
Both attributed to Leo Tolstoy.
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