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“All systems of domination work by enveloping us in their narrative and superstitions in such a way that we cannot see beyond them. Taking a step or two back, finding a way to inspect them from the outside, allows us a glimpse of how imperfect, how ludicrous, they are. Securing this glimpse keeps you in touch with reality.”
― Yanis Varoufakis, Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails

“Today worried you yesterday and all is well”
― Matthew Desmond, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

“When our eyes fall on those who lack the bare necessities, we immediately sympathize and express outrage that they do not have enough, but we do not for a moment allow ourselves to think that their deprivation may be the product of the same process that led to our affluence”
― Yanis Varoufakis, Talking to My Daughter

“Hỡi ôi! Khi người ta mười bảy tuổi ai cũng mộng, nhưng chẳng một mộng nào thành sự thực bao giờ? Cuộc sống phũ phàng. Đời thì buồn mà kiếp người thì khổ lắm rồi. Sao họ còn muốn gây buồn, gây khổ cho nhau nữa?”
― Nhất Linh, Gánh hàng hoa