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Imitatio • Peter Thiel on René Girard
The founders speak of three rights: the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The source for this phrase was John Locke, a British philosopher who spoke of “the right to life, liberty, and property.”
George Friedman • The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond
In general she likes to be accompanied by men: they offer protection both because of their large size and because of their rational outlook on the world.
Lydia Davis • The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis
If you met Lewis in the street, you might guess that he was a lawyer or a kindly geography teacher. In fact, he was one of the most efficiently deadly men in the British services.
Ant Middleton • First Man In: Leading from the Front
“Show me a man who thinks he’s objective and I’ll show you a man who’s deceiving himself,” Luce said.
Morgan Housel • Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes
When you’re a repeat player, when your world is your business and your business is your world, it’s all about long-term relationships. In any negotiation I believe in leaving a little bit on the table. And in any relationship I believe in sharing the stakes.