“In history the way of annihilation is invariably prepared by inward degeneration, by decrease of life. Only then can a shock from outside put an end to the whole.” WayEndsWholeSocietyPreparedShockInwardDecreaseAnnihilationDegeneration Book:Force and Freedom: Reflections on History Source: Force and Freedom: Reflections on History
“The SPR is intended to provide relief at times when working families are struggling to make ends meet, and to counter the price shocks that accompany severe supply disruptions. Now is undoubtedly such a time.” EndsStruggleReliefShockSevereAccompanyDisruption Author:Bill Vaughan
“Ceaseless optimism about the future only makes for a greater shock when things go wrong; by fighting to maintain only positive beliefs about the future, the positive thinker ends up being less prepared, and more acutely distressed, when things eventually happen that he can't persuade himself to believe are good.” BelieveEndsHappensFightingBeliefGreaterOptimismPreparedShockThinkerWhen Things Go WrongPositive Thinker Author:Oliver Burkeman