History constantly challenges our notion of progress
The erosion of the optimism of the 1990s should be cause for concern
The erosion of the optimism of the 1990s should be cause for concern
And leads to government overreach and tyranny
No one is purely virtuous or evil. Each of us makes choices that either make the world better or lead down the path of destruction
No one has a moral obligation to obey COVID-19 lockdown orders. Therefore civilly disobeying them is justified
If we have an awareness of our inherent greatness, we really don’t mind looking foolish. From there, all it takes is time and hard work
Rather than asking if you are a happy, ask whether you are good
Inky’s escape is allegorical of the restlessness of the human spirit. Like Inky, we are not satisfied with the place we inhabit
Trying implies eventually giving up but doing implies putting in the effort until the goal is achieved
But to successfully face those challenges, you need to know yourself and the opposition you face, and be prepared to grow and adapt
The truth is, you can’t find happiness – it finds you, based on your pursuit of things that bring fulfilment and peace
It’s difficult to know for sure since academics and economists want to hide behind jargon rather than offering concrete analysis
The key is not to run away from life but to embrace every challenge, to find its meaning and the lesson it offers
Each of us needs to be true to our mission if we’re to be effective agents of universal change