Space and Science

01/04/2025

Accept rejection. Don’t beg.

01/03/2025

"No man is good by chance. Virtue is something which must be learned."
— Seneca

01/01/2025

"Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside."

12/31/2024

Leo Tolstoy’s statement, “Be bad, but at least don’t be a liar, a deceiver,” speaks to the profound value of authenticity and integrity in human behavior. It suggests that while moral failings are inevitable in every person, honesty is the foundation of trust and personal dignity.

Tolstoy recognizes that “being bad” in a conventional sense—making mistakes, acting out of selfishness, or succumbing to vices—can often be understood, forgiven, or rectified. However, lying and deceit go beyond mere mistakes. They undermine relationships, erode trust, and compromise one’s character. Deception involves an active betrayal of others’ faith, which makes it far more corrosive than many other moral failings.

This quote also reflects Tolstoy’s broader philosophical and spiritual beliefs. He emphasized personal responsibility, moral clarity, and truthfulness as pathways to a meaningful life. In his view, a person who is flawed but honest retains a chance for redemption and growth. Deception, on the other hand, entraps individuals in a web of falsehoods, cutting them off from genuine connections and self-improvement.

Ultimately, the quote encourages people to face their shortcomings without masking them with lies. It is better to be openly flawed than to live a life of pretense and dishonesty. Authenticity, however messy, is preferable to the polished but hollow veneer of deceit.

12/30/2024

"If you look for
perfection, you'll never be content."
— Leo Tolstoy

12/28/2024

2025 is your mature year. you gotta control your mouth, mind mood, and money.

12/28/2024

"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings."
— Salvador Dali

12/26/2024

"When a man can't find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure."

12/21/2024

"No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do your work truly and conscientiously, unknown friends will come and seek you."
— Carl Jung

12/21/2024

"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough."

12/20/2024

"Nothing happens to anyone which he is not fitted by nature to bear."
— MARCUS AURELIUS

12/20/2024

"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice."

12/19/2024

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

12/18/2024

The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.

The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions.

Here’s the truth about what really sank the ‘unsinkable’ ship:

12/18/2024

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

12/18/2024

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