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Have Empathy for Morons

Truthful Thursdays

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Brandon Tumblin
Jul 16, 2026
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One of the more ridiculous things I’ve ever written in my journal was this:

“Have empathy for morons.”

It made me laugh when I reread it.

But beneath the sarcasm was a truth I needed to hear.

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