Book - The Laws of Human Nature
What I learned
TODO
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"...perspective comes with time...the longer you can resist reacting, the more mental space you have for actual reflection, and the stronger your mind will become." -Robert Greene
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Citation (Chicago)
Greene, Robert. 2019. The Laws of Human Nature. Penguin USA.