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In reply to the discussion: I am not posting this for the purpose of getting either sympathy or suggestions. I just think [View all]PatrickforB
(14,572 posts)17. Well, I'm not naive enough to think I can change your mind - you are, after all,
a decade older than me.
Still, I must say these things:
No human being is irrelevant. All are precious.
You HAVE had a positive impact. I often look for your posts and read them.
You know, the two biggest illusions are lust for power and lust for wealth - but we are all mortal. All that will ever matter is the good you have spread in your life, like ripples on a pond.
Not to be too gushy here, but tomorrow will come. Lies are NOT more profitable than truth. Hate is NOT more profitable than love. And finally, those who have laughed at your ignorance and ridiculed your values have NOT been right all along.
You have.
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I am not posting this for the purpose of getting either sympathy or suggestions. I just think [View all]
Atticus
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Well, I'm not naive enough to think I can change your mind - you are, after all,
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#17
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