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October 13, 2003

a smile will stop a suicide

From a suicide note: "I’m going to walk to the bridge. If one person smiles at me on the way, I will not jump." The guy jumped.

There's something utterly intriguing about leaving one's fate to the probability of society outperforming its stereotype.

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Posted by zephoria at October 13, 2003 3:39 PM | TrackBack

Comments (5)

Wow, I had no idea of the popularity.
Beautiful article.

ya but in a way it also seems many people leave their _happiness_ at least to the probability of society outperforming its stereotype. which is just as curious.

xaos:

I hope you don't mind if I link to your blog.

bardibus jones:

crazy...that article was touching and really makes you think

bardibus jones:

crazy...that article was touching and really makes you think