Thursday, September 25, 2025

Just do it

So whatever you want to do, just do it.
Don’t worry about making a damn fool of yourself.
Making a damn fool of yourself is absolutely essential.
And you will have a great time.

            Gloria Steinem, Commencement address, 1987
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