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07-29-2021, 07:01 AM
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I was reading Blood Covenant by Michael Franzese last week. This is a guy who became a Capo for the Colombo Crime Family in the 80s and subsequently quit the mob. In his book he says that Machiavelli is almost required reading for the mob.
Streaming Criminal Minds last night with the DW, they usually start the show with a quote. Last night's episode started with one from Machiavelli that made me think of the Franzese book and it was kind of blood curdling:
“If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.” 
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07-29-2021, 08:40 AM
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#702
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A man that does not recognize his ignorance will only be misled by his knowledge.
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2003 Holiday Rambler Imperial 41' PKDD - 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 Toad - RVI 3 Brake Control - Tire Minder TPMS
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07-29-2021, 01:53 PM
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#703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasJeff
“If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.” |
That could be the motto of Ender Wiggin.
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Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, Russian Novelist
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07-30-2021, 07:51 AM
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#704
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam
That could be the motto of Ender Wiggin.
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I have to admit I had to remind myself who that was. Ender's Game novel was a good book.
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07-31-2021, 03:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasJeff
I have to admit I had to remind myself who that was. Ender's Game novel was a good book.
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Yes but it first appeared as a short story and only after that was rewritten as a novel.
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08-01-2021, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AJMike
Yes but it first appeared as a short story and only after that was rewritten as a novel.
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And then extended by a number of additional short and novel length stories. I've read most and liked them. Only disappointment was Shadows in Flight, last story in the Ender's Shadow series. Ending was kind of flat.
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Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, Russian Novelist
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08-01-2021, 12:56 PM
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#707
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"Never underestimate your enemy." General George Washington
“WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND HE IS US.” POGO, the comic strip character
"Hire a teenager, before they forget everything." Hoss Gwynn
"When I want your opinion, I will give it to you."
"All the people you stepped on, on your way to the top, will be happy for you, on your way to the bottom."
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08-01-2021, 12:58 PM
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#708
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AJMike
Oh, I like that one.
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It's an Oscar Wilde quote, IIRC.
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“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” - Dr Suess
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08-01-2021, 07:54 PM
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#709
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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"Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die"
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08-02-2021, 07:21 AM
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#710
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Unplanned Tourist
"Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die"
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So true! 
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08-04-2021, 09:18 AM
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#711
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Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles.
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, Russian Novelist and Philosopher
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08-05-2021, 09:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasJeff
Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles.
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, Russian Novelist and Philosopher
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I have to say this is already occurring.
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08-06-2021, 08:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcatter
I have to say this is already occurring.
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You beat me to that comment.
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08-06-2021, 09:36 AM
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#714
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I thought that'd resonate with a few. We unplugged cable because of it. 
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