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Never fight an inanimate object
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"Never fight an inanimate object"

- P. J. O'Rourke

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This quote by P. J. O'Rourke is a suggestion to not squander our energy on things that run out our control. It is a suggestion to focus our energy on things that we can really affect and alter. It is a pointer to not get irritated with things that are beyond our control, such as innovation, administration, or the weather. It is a tip to not get our frustrations on things that can not resist. It is a tip to be mindful of our actions and to not secure our disappointments on things that can not safeguard themselves. It is a pointer to be mindful of our actions and to not lose our energy on things that are out of our control. It is a reminder to focus our energy on things that we can really affect and alter.

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P. J. O'Rourke This quote is written / told by P. J. O'Rourke somewhere between November 14, 1947 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Funny. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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