Book: Martian



... Everyone has dominant over the other instinct is to help other people. Sometimes it's hard to believe but it's true.
If the mountain lost traveler, people organize the search. If wrecked train - line up to donate blood. If an earthquake compares with the city's land - send humanitarian aid from all over the world. This is so fundamental feature of the person, that its reflection can be found in all cultures. Yes, there are idiots who do not care, but they get lost among people for whom other people matter.
№ 384023   Added MegaMozg 07-12-2019 / 12:38
Funny death for a person in a leaky space suit: died of excess oxygen.
№ 383293   Added MegaMozg 23-11-2019 / 10:04
It makes no sense to make a choice in favor of sentimentality.
№ 347488   Added MegaMozg 21-10-2018 / 22:10
The most ridiculous sequence of events led to the fact that I almost died, and even more heinous - the fact that I survived.
№ 347486   Added MegaMozg 21-10-2018 / 22:08
In addition, I have duct tape. Ordinary duct tape, which are sold in hardware stores. It seems to improve it, not even NASA.
№ 328833   Added MegaMozg 14-06-2018 / 00:08
My salvation must have cost hundreds of millions of dollars. For the sake of one stupid nerd. What was so hard?
Okay, I know the answer. Partly the fact that I represent: progress, science, and the interplanetary future we've dreamed of for centuries. However, the true reason is this: each person is dominant over the other instinct is to help other people. Sometimes it's hard to believe but it's true.
№ 322578   Added MegaMozg 10-04-2018 / 20:09
In life you have to appreciate simple things.
№ 287090   Added MegaMozg 16-05-2017 / 09:59
The worst - the loss of hope.
№ 287087   Added MegaMozg 16-05-2017 / 09:59
Venkat, pass to the Commission of inquiry, let the witch hunt without me. And when they predictably blame captain Lewis, keep in mind, I publicly refute it. I'm sure other team members will support me.
Also, please tell them that their mother is a whore.
Watney.
P. S. And sisters too.
№ 256432   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 14:02
On Mars there is no magnetic field and no protection from the harsh solar radiation. If I ended up under his influence, I would have had so many cancerous tumors that they themselves would have appeared cancerous tumors.
№ 250723   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:57
- What "Project Elrond"? - asked Annie.
- It was necessary somehow to call him - said Venkat.
- And you chose Elrond? - not behind Annie.
- Because it's a secret meeting? suggested Mitch.
<...>
- Why "Elrond" is a secret meeting? - asked Annie.
<...>
- Elrond, explained Bruce. - The Council of Elrond. From "the Lord of the rings." At this meeting they decided to destroy the Ring of power.
"Geez," sighed Annie. - I'm sure none of you lost your virginity before graduation call.
№ 250722   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:57
I started the day with a blank tea. To prepare empty the tea is easy: first pour hot water then don't add.
№ 250721   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:56
You should be able to enjoy the little things.
№ 250406   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:46
The poor don't have to make the best of it.
№ 250405   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:46
Your worst moments in life is always preceded by minor observations. A small tumor on his side that wasn't there. Two glasses in the sink when you get home to the wife. The words "We interrupt this program...".
№ 250401   Added MegaMozg 18-01-2017 / 10:46