Commander, I always used to consider that you had a definite anti-authoritarian streak in you.”
"Sir?”
"It seems that you have managed to retain this even though you are authority.”
"Sir?”
"That's practically zen. (Terry Pratchett)

Commander, I always used to consider that you had a definite anti-authoritarian streak in you.” "Sir?” "It seems that you have managed to retain this even though you are authority.” "Sir?” "That's practically zen.

Terry Pratchett

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