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#89 — On Becoming a Better Person

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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George Marshall: The Complexity of Virtues

Exploring the character of George Marshall, known for the Marshall Plan, this chapter delves into his self-sacrifice and reserved nature, highlighting the challenges of balancing virtues. The discussion also includes the tensions between resume virtues focused on external success and eulogy virtues centered on internal qualities like courage and love.

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