People who claim they are motivated by the Purpose end up behaving differently-and generally better-than people who serve other masters,” Ty said. "So it is like believing in God.” "Maybe yes. But without the theology, the scripture, the pigheaded certainty. (Neal Stephenson)

People who claim they are motivated by the Purpose end up behaving differently-and generally better-than people who serve other masters,” Ty said. "So it is like believing in God.” "Maybe yes. But without the theology, the scripture, the pigheaded certainty.

Neal Stephenson

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