The way I see it, if everybody ran from bad things instead of trying to stop them, bad things would be all there is.

Homer Hickam
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It’s a sad and difficult truth that we’re all responsible for our own actions. If we had all rid the world of crimes and disasters, we would all be living under the thumb of a tyrant who would not be able to rule us. Instead, we have to live with the consequences of our actions, which means that our choices are what determine how bad things can get. And, if people ran from these bad things instead of trying to stop them, there wouldn’t be much need for police officers or firemen or teachers or anyone else who puts their lives on the line every day.

Source: Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story Of A Man, His Wife, And Her Alligator

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