The fact that you own a laptop and have a wallet that's worth stealing means you have accomplished something. The person that stole it, even if they don't get caught, will always be a thief. You can replace material wealth, even if it's not insured, because they can't steal the talent and intelligence that allowed you to acquire it; talent and intelligence that they'll never have.
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