Apocalypto (watched over 2 days)
Rating: Good story & action, exceptional commentary on civilization
Peaceful Warrior (watched as 2008 arrived)
Rating: Good message, ok writing/acting
Dan Millman
It is implied at the end, in a postscript appearing on screen, that Dan of the film and Dan the author of the book on which the film is based are one and the same. It is also suggested that he, by then, has married Joy.
Useful quotes from Socrates:
1. Paradox: Life is a mystery; don't bother figuring it out.
2. Humour: No matter what circumstances, do not lose your sense of humour.
3. Change: Do not be so sure in life; anything can change.
4. There is never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments.
5. This moment: The past and the future do not matter; all that matters is now, this moment.
6. It's not the destination that brings happiness, but the journey.
7. The ones hardest to love are the ones who need it the most.
8. Take out the trash from what's inside your head.
9. Empty your mind.
10. Anger, hatred, and violence are only products of fear.
11. People are afraid of what's inside of them; when you are alone lying on your bed, do you feel empty?
12. If you loan someone $20 and they don't come back, it was probably worth it.
13. When making a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, you must first apply the peanut butter.
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