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

submitted 1 day ago by needthosepylons to c/[email protected]

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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 33 points 1 day ago (4 children)

"Hurt people hurt people"

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

[–] HaveMouseWillTravel 1 points 1 hour ago

This makes a song I've been listening to make more sense. "Gary" by Dave Hause. I was interpreting the line as "Hurt People. Hurt people..." Instead of "Hurt people hurt people". Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

But who hurt elon?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 20 minutes 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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago

"If they knew better, they'd do better."

[–] [email protected] 0 points 14 hours ago

Yes. It's a doozy but true.