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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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[–] imakeninjascry 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all." -A clump of talking stars in Futurama I look at it like being a good custodian or someone who takes pride in the smallest details of their work, regardless of whether or not you receive recognition for them. Most people don't notice the effort being put in when things are running smoothly. The work of the people behind the scenes is directly responsible for successes in the spotlight.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

That's a loose quote from the Tao te ching.

[–] imakeninjascry 1 points 14 hours ago

Interesting. Something new to look up!