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Read this korrent: Life is will to power, and self-preservation is only one of its results
Life is will to power, and self-preservation is only one of its results
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Friedrich Nietzsche — holds since c. 1886 — tap for who they are
Same subject: If life is only absurd and freedom bounded by limited fate, what counts is the most living, not the best — tap to centre the map on it
If life is only absurd and freedom bounded by limited fate, what counts is the most living, not the best
AC
Albert Camus — holds since c. 1942 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The basis for a firm State power lies in our best self, not our ordinary selves — tap to centre the map on it
The basis for a firm State power lies in our best self, not our ordinary selves
MA
Matthew Arnold — holds since c. 1867–1869 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Life itself is essentially appropriation, conquest of the weak and, at the mildest, exploitation — tap to centre the map on it
Life itself is essentially appropriation, conquest of the weak and, at the mildest, exploitation
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Friedrich Nietzsche — holds since c. 1886 — tap for who they are
Same subject: What is in our power is by nature free; what is not is weak, slavish and in others' power — tap to centre the map on it
What is in our power is by nature free; what is not is weak, slavish and in others' power
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Epictetus — holds since c. 89–135 CE — tap for who they are
Same subject: Living one's life shapes the world and the future. — tap to centre the map on it
Living one's life shapes the world and the future.
Last stated 12 years ago
28 Mar 2015
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Rick Steves — holds since 2015-03-28 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Being alive is itself evidence that health is within you — tap to centre the map on it
Being alive is itself evidence that health is within you
JR
Jane Roberts — holds since c. 1972–1973 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Letting others choose your plan of life needs only imitation, while choosing it yourself uses all your faculties — tap to centre the map on it
Letting others choose your plan of life needs only imitation, while choosing it yourself uses all your faculties
JM
John Stuart Mill — holds since c. 1859 — tap for who they are
Same subject: To live is to keep the absurd alive, and that means above all contemplating it — tap to centre the map on it
To live is to keep the absurd alive, and that means above all contemplating it
AC
Albert Camus — holds since c. 1942 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work. — tap to centre the map on it
A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work.
Last stated 3 months ago
14 Aug 2026
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Susan Kare — holds since 2026-08-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity. — tap to centre the map on it
A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity.
Last stated 7 months ago
12 Apr 2026
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Evan Spiegel — holds since 2026-04-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them — tap to centre the map on it
A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them
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Isaac Asimov — holds since c. 1959 — tap for who they are
Same subject: 2026 is going to be the most interesting year in Shopify's history, and probably in literally everyone's career. — tap to centre the map on it
2026 is going to be the most interesting year in Shopify's history, and probably in literally everyone's career.
Last stated 10 months ago
18 Jan 2026
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Tobias Lütke — holds since 2026-01-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A busted computer is not a calamity of data loss or a long restore process in the modern world — tap to centre the map on it
A busted computer is not a calamity of data loss or a long restore process in the modern world
Last stated 11 months ago
24 Nov 2025
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2025-11-24 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A cosmopolitan patriotism, grown large enough, may overcome nationalism and let us give up war — tap to centre the map on it
A cosmopolitan patriotism, grown large enough, may overcome nationalism and let us give up war
JA
Jane Addams — holds since c. 1906 — tap for who they are
Same subject: 'Racism' and 'sexism' properly name systematic disadvantage, not merely prejudice against anyone. — tap to centre the map on it
'Racism' and 'sexism' properly name systematic disadvantage, not merely prejudice against anyone.
Last stated 13 years ago
25 May 2013
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Alom Shaha — holds since 2013-05-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A first advantage of sexual equality is having the most universal human relation governed by justice — tap to centre the map on it
A first advantage of sexual equality is having the most universal human relation governed by justice
JM
John Stuart Mill — holds since c. 1861–1869 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A home that holds women at a primitive level holds back those who keep them there — tap to centre the map on it
A home that holds women at a primitive level holds back those who keep them there
CG
Charlotte Perkins Gilman — holds since c. 1898 — tap for who they are
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Life is will to power, and self-preservation is only one of its results
Last stated c. 1886
Holds Friedrich Nietzsche
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Similar wording
If life is only absurd and freedom bounded by limited fate, what counts is the most living, not the best
Last stated c. 1942
Holds Albert Camus
Similar wording
The basis for a firm State power lies in our best self, not our ordinary selves
Last stated c. 1867–1869
Holds Matthew Arnold
Similar wording
Life itself is essentially appropriation, conquest of the weak and, at the mildest, exploitation
Last stated c. 1886
Holds Friedrich Nietzsche
Similar wording
What is in our power is by nature free; what is not is weak, slavish and in others' power
Last stated c. 89–135 CE
Holds Epictetus
Similar wording
Living one's life shapes the world and the future.
Last stated 28 Mar 2015 · 12 years ago
Holds Rick Steves
Similar wording
Being alive is itself evidence that health is within you
Last stated c. 1972–1973
Holds Jane Roberts
Similar wording
Letting others choose your plan of life needs only imitation, while choosing it yourself uses all your faculties
Last stated c. 1859
Holds John Stuart Mill
Similar wording
To live is to keep the absurd alive, and that means above all contemplating it
Last stated c. 1942
Holds Albert Camus
Same subject: creativity
A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work.
Last stated 14 Aug 2026 · 3 months ago
Holds Susan Kare
Same subject: creativity
A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity.
Last stated 12 Apr 2026 · 7 months ago
Holds Evan Spiegel
Same subject: creativity
A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them
Last stated c. 1959
Holds Isaac Asimov
Same subject: optimism
2026 is going to be the most interesting year in Shopify's history, and probably in literally everyone's career.
Last stated 18 Jan 2026 · 10 months ago
Holds Tobias Lütke
Same subject: optimism
A busted computer is not a calamity of data loss or a long restore process in the modern world
Last stated 24 Nov 2025 · 11 months ago
Holds David Heinemeier Hansson
Same subject: optimism
A cosmopolitan patriotism, grown large enough, may overcome nationalism and let us give up war
Last stated c. 1906
Holds Jane Addams
Same subject: gender equality
'Racism' and 'sexism' properly name systematic disadvantage, not merely prejudice against anyone.
Last stated 25 May 2013 · 13 years ago
Holds Alom Shaha
Same subject: gender equality
A first advantage of sexual equality is having the most universal human relation governed by justice
Last stated c. 1861–1869
Holds John Stuart Mill
Same subject: gender equality
A home that holds women at a primitive level holds back those who keep them there
Last stated c. 1898
Holds Charlotte Perkins Gilman