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What's the underrated quote that will stick with you for life? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by needthosepylons@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Even better if you can provide your own understanding of its meaning.

Mine would be :

"Nothing kills a man as much as being forced to represent a country" (and err considering the context, I must stress it has nothing to do with the current US shitshow), by a WW1 soldier, illustrator and writer named Jacques Vaché.

For me it just means being forced into representing a group (national, of course, but maybe also social, racial, sexual, professional, any kind of group) or defining one's identity only by reference to a group is to be avoided at all costs.

Note : Its not the same, imho, as engaging in a collective struggle or defense against a common oppression.

How about you?

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[-] DeadNinja@lemmy.world 40 points 4 months ago

"Hurt people hurt people"

Ever since I heard this, I became relatively more compassionate towards people, even if they piss me off.

[-] someacnt@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago

But who hurt elon?

[-] Phunter@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago

Having untold wealth is actually not that good for you in a lot of cases. Generally, getting everything you want all the time is not good for your brain.

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