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In reply to the discussion: Happy Birthday Hitch [View all]

PassingFair

(22,437 posts)
6. Here's the segment it was taken from. What a contrarian!!
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 09:58 AM
Apr 2016

“Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.”

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Happy Birthday Hitch [View all] Lordquinton Apr 2016 OP
Happy birthday! kdmorris Apr 2016 #1
I miss that nasty bastard! PassingFair Apr 2016 #2
Yep mountain grammy Apr 2016 #5
Very well said awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #8
Thinking about this quote Lordquinton Apr 2016 #3
Here's the segment it was taken from. What a contrarian!! PassingFair Apr 2016 #6
Wow, that's a lot to take in Lordquinton Apr 2016 #7
Happy Birthday! bvf Apr 2016 #4
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