Experts in ancient Greek culture say that people back then didn't see their thoughts as belonging to them. When ancient Greeks had a thought, it occurred to them as a god or goddess giving an order. Apollo was telling them to be brave. Athena was telling them to fall in love. Now people hear a commercial for sour cream potato chips and rush out to buy, but now they call this free will. At least the ancient Greeks were being honest.
Chuck PalahniukWomen are already born so far ahead ability-wise. The day men can give birth, that's when we can start talking about equal rights.
Chuck PalahniukSobriety is okay enough," Denny says, "but someday, I'd like to live a life based on doing good stuff instead of just not doing bad stuff. You know?
Chuck PalahniukIn truth, the degree of anyone's success depends on how often they can say the word yes and hear the word no.
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