"That’s what [[William Tecumseh Sherman|Sherman]] was saying about [[Ulysses S. Grant|Grant]]. There is a certain “Gift of the Magi” irony in **how badly we chase what will not be truly pleasurable**. At the very least, it won’t last. If only we could all stop for a second. ([Location 1399](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=1399)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[self-reflection]], [[discipline]], [[humility]], [[personal-values]] **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]