
“The work that I do on myself may not be evident in my daily exchanges, but little by little, if I continue, I hope that my actions will reflect my changing mindset, and next time, I promise myself, I'll do things differently. Getting on top of my shortcomings is not immediate; it's endless.”
― On Connection
― On Connection
“Empathy is remembering that everybody has a story. Multiple stories. And remembering to make space to hear someone else’s story before immediately telling your own.”
― On Connection
― On Connection

“Hunger and poverty are not the result of scarcity or natural phenomena; they are the product of political decisions”
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“The remedy (or psychotherapy) against sadness caused by the world's misery is to do something about it.”
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“I often look at the world and just think fuck it, why bother, but I know that’s how we are supposed to feel, that’s why the corruption is so naked and freely visible – to wear down people who have the conviction that things could be better.”
― Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
― Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
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