“We are now living in the generation of bodybuilders, rather than walking amongst of those who are ready, or well prepared to conquer their daily desires.”
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“The future belongs to those who can generate hope from the past rather than despair.”
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Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 406.

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"Growing Up With Gore Vidal," Screening History (1994), p. 24.
1990s
Context: A current pejorative adjective is narcissistic. Generally, a narcissist is anyone better looking than you are, but lately the adjective is often applied to those “liberals” who prefer to improve the lives of others rather than exploit them. Apparently, a concern for others is self-love at its least attractive, while greed is now a sign of the highest altruism. But then to reverse, periodically, the meanings of words is a very small price to pay for our vast freedom not only to conform but to consume.
“The it-rich are those who have chosen to face their fears rather than live with regrets.”
It – How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It (2008, Zondervan)


Source: The Art of War, Chapter XIII · Intelligence and Espionage