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The world is every bit stupefying, But itβs far fucking out. Am I wrong?
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itβs important to take stock of our modus operandi before we forget memento mori and end up owing ourselves a mea culpa. If we make the mutatis mutandis now
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My mind is foolish, indeed rather vulgar. Aimless as the restless winds, I seem to have no direction at all. I suppose I am rather different from everyone else. Yet I am content. Everything I need is right here.
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The Stranger accepts the World, As the World accepts the Dude; He narrates the film, so is clearly heard; Does not self-apply a name, so remains unknown; Has never been to London or France, But can die with a smile on his face without feelinβ like the good lord gypped him; Because he does not eat the bar, the bar does not eat him, He does not curse, so no one curses him.
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Goons are tools, violent, not golfers; The Dude will not deal with morons. His purpose is recreation; Their purpose is micturation.
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44. Abidement Bullshit money or basic freedoms: which is dearer? Contentment or competition: which is more valuable? Compensation or employment: which is more painful? Great coitus incurs great expense, And great wealth incurs fucking phoniness, But great abidement incurs no loss. Therefore: He who knows when to take it easy Canβt be worried about that shit, And may long endure ups and downs, strikes and gutters. Tao Te Ching: 44. Contentment Fame or Self: which is dearer? Self or wealth: which is more valuable? Profit or loss: which is more painful? Great love incurs great expense, And great wealth incurs great theft, But great contentment incurs no loss. Therefore: He who knows when to stop Does not continue into danger, And may long endure.
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us with the whimsical illustrations which help tie the book together. And last but not least, a special thanks to our very own Arch Dudeship Dwayne Eutsey for the far out Inner-duction which begins on the following page. Furthermore, this should be a living document, so if you see any room for improvement, please contact us and
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As temptations avail themselves to you Can you remain steadfast as a mother bird in her nest? As you grow wise and knowledgeable about many things, Can you retain the modesty of an amateur?
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For some of us
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The simple pleasures in life can seem tasteless to those who are constantly pushing the envelope of experience.
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Wealth arises not from riches
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The Dude merely reminds us to appreciate the merits of simplicity and serenityβthe very things which we enjoyed as infants
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