The Bodega at the End of the Internet
Sir, this is a Wendy’s.
The Bodega at the End of the Internet
Debt robs a man of his self-respect, and makes him almost despise himself.
PT Barnum • The Art of Money Getting
None of us still living is in God's grace. We can't lift up our eyes, because they're filled with shame. And shame doesn't help.
Juan Rulfo • Pedro Paramo
Ivan Ilych’s life had been most simple and most ordinary and therefore most terrible.
Leo Tolstoy • The Death of Ivan Ilych
"We do this because the world we live in is a house on fire and the people we love are burning."
Sandra Cisneros • The House on Mango Street
Could the straggling thoughts of individuals be collected, they would frequently form materials for wise and able men to improve into useful matter.
Thomas Paine • Common Sense
“Well, for one thing, the culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. We’re teaching the wrong things. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it. Create your own. Most people can’t do it. They’re more unhappy than me—even in my current condition.
Mitch Albom • Tuesdays With Morrie
• Find a reason: You need to be working towards something.
• Don’t fall in love with projects: Most things fail don’t get emotionally attached.
• Build boring things that people need
• Build first before overthinking: Overthinking kills dreams