Student: Ten years ago I asked you my first question.
Master: And you continue to talk to yourself!
Category: Of Grasshoppers
Philosophical discussions between “student” and “master” intended to inspire deep thought.
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Student: I’m good at getting things done when I’m angry.
Master: Like a tornado is really good at making wind when it’s stormy. -
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Student: I don’t understand.
Master: FO -
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Student: Every time I think I’ve become a better person, I have a setback.
Master: Two steps forward, one step back is still better than no movement at all. -
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Student: I overcomplicated it.
Master: You couldn’t have phrased that more simply. -
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Student: Am I tired or weak?
Master: Does it have to be one or another? -
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Student: I do not like the person I have become.
Master: Will you be that same person tomorrow? -
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Student: It is amazing how quickly a good day can go bad!
Master: With very little effort, the opposite is true too. -
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Student: Am I a good person?
Master: Who would know? -
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Student: I drive to work each day thinking of the numerous ways I failed my children.
Master: Yet you go to work every day. -
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Student: I’m fighting depression.
Master: You’d be happier putting your fight elsewhere. -
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Student: No one listens.
Master: -
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Student: I just want to be happy.
Master: A flower just wants a little sunshine. -
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Student: I hate my life.
Master: Can you choose a different one ? -
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Student: Why do they frustrate me so?
Master: Are you sure they are the cause of your frustration?