any !*^$#%n herb smokers left in these ruins?

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Monday will suck -666
Monday will be wonderful +456


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Seems pointless is an unsuccessful mantra.


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Chiefs need the fuck out of an Eagles W. Pointless is as pointless was.


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There is a more negative assessment of this idea, but I would need to coax AI to visit the devil on its shoulder.

ex: origins of phrase "every tragedy provides an opportunity"

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The phrase "every tragedy provides an opportunity" is a modern adage that reflects Stoic philosophy and has parallels with the popular political saying,
"Never waste a good crisis." It is a general sentiment about resilience and learning, rather than a direct quote from a single, ancient source.
Key ideas related to the origin and meaning of this sentiment include:
  • Stoicism: The philosophy of Stoicism, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, teaches that we are in control of our perspective on events, even catastrophic ones. The core idea is that while we cannot control what happens to us, we can control our response and find ways to learn and grow from hardship. As Epictetus might have put it, every event has two handles, and it is up to us which one we choose to use.
  • "Never Waste a Good Crisis": A more common, modern version of this sentiment in political and business contexts is "Never let a good crisis go to waste". This phrase is often attributed to Winston Churchill, who is believed to have used it during World War II when discussing the formation of the United Nations. The original Greek word for "crisis" (krinein) actually means "to decide," reinforcing the idea that challenging times require decision-making and present an opportunity for change that might not be possible under normal, stable conditions. Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel also popularized a version of this quote in the late 2000s.
  • Modern Psychology: The concept is also present in modern psychological and self-help contexts, where individuals are encouraged to reframe stressful situations to find meaning and purpose, thus building resilience and personal growth.
So, while there's no single "originator" of the exact phrase you used, the core philosophy of turning adversity into advantage has been around for centuries!


This disc is incomparable to their other output, imo.


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Apparently, fire is dangerous.


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This is not my beautiful overtime.


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Losing reason, and reasons.
Silly 11pm obligations imminent.


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Now I'm in trouble.
This will get me in a rowdy mood for the festivities.
Tattooed discretion.


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I could not get an appropriate response to my query

ex: is "piss or get off the pot" and example of an aphorism?

Blank stares resulted.
Teased with this relevant irrelevancy,

What's the saying about getting off the pot?

To take a decisive and committed step or remove oneself from the scene of the action.

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Short, pithy saying.

That is my memory prod of aphorism definition. "Pithy" sounds derogatory, but my blank stares spews:

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Pithy means short, forceful, and full of meaning, using few words effectively to make a strong point, often in a clever or witty way, like a "pithy saying" or a "pithy review" that gets straight to the essence. It's the opposite of wordy or lengthy, focusing on substance and conciseness.

Conciseness. Ouch.

I like to rock.


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Maybe crazy, but I love this band.
Music justifies. Pithy; right.


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This will get me there. Already there. Already gone.
Bill Hicks in that last, if any wonders.


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