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A record company used to be a very good thing, but they ended up soul-destroyingly trapping people in the accounting department. And you couldn't get any further, and the heads of each department were changing all the time, so you couldn't have any permanent relationship within the corporation.
Arabic Translation:

“كانت شركات التسجيلات شيئًا رائعًا في الماضي، لكنها انتهت إلى فخٍّ يفتك بالروح، يحبس الناس في قسم المحاسبة. لم يكن بوسعك التقدم أبدًا، وكانت رؤوس الأقسام تتغير باستمرار، فلا يمكنك بناء أي علاقة دائمة داخل هذه المؤسسة.”

العربية
Philosophical Interpretation

This reflection by John Lydon centers on the nature of Time and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.

ℹ️ Historical source unverified; interpretation focuses on thematic meaning and practical philosophy.
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