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Personality is born out of pain. It is the fire shut up in the flint. - Letters to His Son, read more
Personality is born out of pain. It is the fire shut up in the flint. - Letters to His Son, W. B. Yeats and Others.
Shyness is just egotism out of its depth.
Shyness is just egotism out of its depth.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
The seeing of objects involves many sources of information beyond those meeting the eye when we look at an object. read more
The seeing of objects involves many sources of information beyond those meeting the eye when we look at an object. It generally involves knowledge of the object derived from previous experience, and this experience is not limited to vision but may include the other senses: touch, taste, smell, hearing, and perhaps also temperature or pain.
The question now is: Can we understand our stupidity? This is a test of intellect, not of character.
The question now is: Can we understand our stupidity? This is a test of intellect, not of character.
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.
Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.
