Letters to a Young Contrarian

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Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the "transcendent" and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mamals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.

Christopher Hitchens

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Topic

How to live

Author

Christopher Hitchens

Source

Letters to a Young Contrarian

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

2001 2000s 21st century

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Citation

Hitchens, Christopher. Letters to a Young Contrarian. Art of Mentoring. Basic Books, 2001, envoi.