Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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There are half a dozen subjects that I return to time and time again, and that doesn’t bother me. Because most of my favorite writers do that, to hunt down the same topic or theme from different directions each time.
David Bowie
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In such a porcelain life, one likes to be sure that all is well lest one stumble upon one’s hopes in a pile of broken crockery.
Emily Dickinson
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Wherever the fates lead us let us follow.
Virgil
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Let’s be very clear: Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.
Michelle Obama
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Slow but steady wins the race.
Aesop
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I can’t act!
Bob Dylan
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A mother’s life, you see, is one long succession of dramas, now soft and tender, now terrible. Not an hour but has its joys and fears.
Honore de Balzac
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Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.
Mahatma Gandhi
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Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I’ve been privileged to have had my share.
Simon Sinek
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I want education for the sons and the daughters of all the extremists, especially the Taliban.
Malala Yousafzai
Got any book recommendations?