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“We have a special name, here, for a certain kind of failure to defer to the greater good—for putting a personal sense of doing right above any objective measure of the outcome. It’s called ‘moral vanity’.”

Quote by Greg Egan

Book:The Four Thousand, the Eight Hundred

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The Four Thousand, the Eight Hundred

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Greg Egan

Greg Egan, born on August 20, 1961, is an acclaimed Australian science fiction author. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex scientific concepts, and he is widely regarded as a leading figure in the science fiction genre. more

“Inherent morality is like tying a hand behind our backs. Outcomes and methods exist in the moment, and may cause us personal fear, but what we must look at is the long-term consequences of our actions. Our human instinct is to demand inherent morality from fear for ourselves, but this shows us is that what we want to consider "inherent" to the world is inherent to a different globe entirely - the human head.”

Fear Morality Consequentialism Deontology Ends Over Means

Book:Nihilism: A Philosophy Based In Nothingness And Eternity

Source: Nihilism: A Philosophy Based In Nothingness And Eternity

“Reality is only a dream, based on values and well worn principles, whereas the dream goes on forever.”

Dream Reality Joy Division Ian Curtis

Author:Ian Curtis

“It is a matter of finding yourself in possession of the one vital facet that the other lacks, but needs.”

Friendship Johnny Marr

Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

“Today.” Cas reached between us, curling his fingers under my chin. He brought my gaze to his. “It turned midnight just as I arrived. April 20th. Your birthday.” (...) Cas smiled. Just one dimple was visible, and that surprise gave way to a sweet rise of love, so much love that it almost hurt for my heart to be so full of it. “You remembered,” I whispered. “Apparently, someone had to,” he teased, sweeping his thumb over my cheek. His eyes fixed on mine. “And I would never forget, Poppy. I will be with you for each and every birthday.”