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Garrett Hardin

"The rational herdsman concludes that the only sensible course for him to pursue is to add another animal to his herd. And another; and another . . . But this is the conclusion reached by each and every rational herdsman sharing a commons. Therein is the tragedy. Each man is locked into a system that compels him to increase his herd without limit â€” in a world that is limited. Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each pursuing his own best interest in a society that believes in the freedom of the commons. Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all."

Source : "The Tragedy of the Commons," Science, 13 Dec. 1968

Garrett Hardin

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“I found myself grinning until my cheeks hurt, my scalp prickling till I thought it might lift off my head. My tongue ran away from me, giddy with freedom. This, and this, and this, I said to him. I did not have to fear that I spoke too much. I did not have to worry that I was too slender, or too slow. This and this and this! I taught him how to skip stones, and he taught me how to carve wood. I could feel every nerve in my body, every brush of air against my skin.”

Source : Madeline Miller (2011). “The Song of Achilles”, p.47, Bloomsbury Publishing
“It's only knitting and it's one of the few times in your life when there are no bad consequences to a mistake.”
“Poor Georgia O'Keeffe. Death didn't soften the opinions of the art world toward her paintings.”
“When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”
“I just never did buy this idea that you have to live in Los Angeles to be an actor. I didn't see that as a requirement in my job description.”
“Those fortunate enough to find or create a practical intersection of the three circles have the basis for a great work life.”
“The primary purpose of prayer is not to make requests. The primary purpose is to praise, to sing, to chant. Because the essence of prayer is a song, and man cannot live without a song. Prayer may not save us. But prayer may make us worthy of being saved.”

Source : Twitter post from Dec 12, 2014
“Allo, darlin’. Oi’m so glad to see it’s love at first sight for you, too.”

Source : Elizabeth Haydon (2000). “Rhapsody: Child of Blood”, p.67, Macmillan

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