Die while you’re alive and be absolutely dead. Then do whatever you want: it’s all good.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.