Quote for the Year

One of my friends gives herself a theme to work on each year. Last year she chose to take control. I talked to her recently and she chose a new theme but I forget what it was. Perhaps my theme this year should be listen? I'll save that for another year, because I found I like better. I read it today.

“Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.” --Christopher Hitchens

Arrogant! Selfish! Distrusting! Argumentative! I'm going to be a real pleasure to be around this year.