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    Some of us still get all weepy when we think about the Gaia Hypothesis, the idea that earth is a big furry goddess-creature who resembles everybody's mom in that she knows what's best for us. But if you look at the historical record -- Krakatoa, Mt. Vesuvius, Hurricane Charley, poison ivy, and so forth down the ages -- you have to ask yourself: Whose side is she on, anyway?

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The reality of life is that your perceptions -- right or wrong -- influence everything else you do. When you read more

The reality of life is that your perceptions -- right or wrong -- influence everything else you do. When you get a proper perspective of your perceptions, you may be surprised how many other things fall into place.

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I am definitely going to take a course on time management... just as soon as I can work it into read more

I am definitely going to take a course on time management... just as soon as I can work it into my schedule.

by Louis E. Boone Found in: Existence Quotes,
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Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

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Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master read more

Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art as of life.

by Joseph Conrad Found in: Existence Quotes,
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Rules of society are nothing; ones conscience is the umpire.

Rules of society are nothing; ones conscience is the umpire.

by Madame Dudevant Found in: Existence Quotes,
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By the street of by-and-by, one arrives at the house of never.

By the street of by-and-by, one arrives at the house of never.

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The biggest difference between time and space is that you can't reuse time.

The biggest difference between time and space is that you can't reuse time.

by Merrick Furst Found in: Existence Quotes,
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Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person.

Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person.

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As with most fine things, chocolate has its season. There is a simple memory aid that you can use to read more

As with most fine things, chocolate has its season. There is a simple memory aid that you can use to determine whether it is the correct time to order chocolate dishes: any month whose name contains the letter A, E, or U is the proper time for chocolate.

by Sandra Boynton Found in: Existence Quotes,
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