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Observations on the Human Condition
Paige Parker
They must suffer! They must pay! Don't you understand? They won't understand unless they suffer. My God, that's the reason, isn't it?
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Animal Farm
George Orwell
It was Clover's voice. She neighed again, and all the animals broke into a gallop and rushed into the yard. Then they saw what Clover had seen. It was a pig walking on his hind legs.
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The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka
“Dead?” said Mrs. Samsa, looking questioningly at the charwoman … “I should say so,” said the charwoman, proving her words by pushing Gregor's corpse a long way to one side with her broomstick … “Well,” said Mr. Samsa, “now thanks be to God.”
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Ego is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
Humble and strong people don’t have the same trouble with these troubles that egotists do. There are fewer complaints and far less self-immolation. Instead, there’s stoic—even cheerful—resilience. Pity isn’t necessary. Their identity isn’t threatened. They can get by without constant validation. This is what we’re aspiring to—much more than mere success. What matters is that we can respond to what life throws at us.
Audiobook on spotify is pretty good.
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