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Old 06-04-2007, 07:13 PM   #1217 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Hired Gun View Post
the subjectivity of success does not change that it requires failure, namely that of others, to give itself meaning. If no one other than him failed, then his idea of success would be meaningless.
Well, whatever you want to say. I guess all success is meaningless without failure. What are you getting at? I'm a bad guy because I enjoy the fruits of my labor? You profess to lead more pure, thoughtful life? Actually, you are no different than any other philosopher or publication-hungry academic. You are not above me. Telling yourself I'm bad because I enjoy what I've earned doesn't make it true. It just is a way to make you feel better about yourself and situation.
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