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Every mathematical theorem is a story waiting to be told, a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

Every story is a lie until someone believes it.

The thought of death should usher us towards whatever happens to matter most to us; it should lend us the courage to pursue the way of life we value in our hearts.

Player experience always comes first. No matter how advanced the technology is, it's meaningless if players don't enjoy it.