Some see a hopeless end, while others see an endless hope.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb.
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.
If you seek to understand the whole universe you will understand nothing at all but seek to understand yourself and you will understand the whole universe.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.