Sicherheit

“Die Kunst des Krieges lehrt uns, nicht darauf zu hoffen, dass der Feind nicht kommt, sondern darauf zu bauen, dass wir bereit sind, ihn zu empfangen.”

Sunzi, “Die Kunst des Krieges”, VIII: Taktische Varianten.

ex-plain

“people create… little systems of explanation.

things that are not really true, but are easier to digest than the intricacies of reality”

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On the leash

“Have you ever seen a little kid taking a big dog for a walk? Pantomimes being pulled around by a giant dog. Don’t let your emotions pull you around like that.”

Shinshinkan, N-sensei

…passt auch dazu, dass Herr Asai gerade eindrucksvoll vorgeführt hat, wie man einen Schüler (Primus?) mit Hilfe eines zweckentfremdeten Gürtels longiert.

Motivation

Darth Vader: You may dispense with the pleasantries, Commander. I’m here to put you back on schedule.
Moff Jerjerrod: I assure you, Lord Vader. My men are working as fast as they can.
Darth Vader: Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them.

Surprise

“Before that, like every beginner, I thought you could beat, pummel, and thrash an idea into existence. Under such treatment, of course, any decent idea folds up its paws, turns on its back, fixes its eyes on eternity, and dies.”

Ray Bradbury, Just This Side of Byzantium

Share

It’s always more fun
To share with everyone
If you’ve got two drumsticks
Give one to your friend
Make one beautiful rhythm
Share a beat that never ends

Jack Johnson: The Sharing Song