Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so.
Plato
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I’m just a simple country girl.
Dolly Parton
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I’ve always been at war with myself, for right or wrong. I don’t know how to explain it more. It’s universal. Some people are better at dealing with it, and they sleep with no pain – not pain, arguments. I’ve grown quite comfortable with being at war.
Brad Pitt
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Passion is what gets you through the hardest times that might otherwise make strong men weak, or make you give up.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
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I would rather have peace in the world than be President.
Harry S Truman
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When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot’s hands.
George Carlin
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I don’t mind telling a dark side.
Clint Eastwood
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I was sitting in my office when someone called to tell me two light planes had collided with the World Trade Centre. I turned on my television; before long, there was this procession of people of all kinds walking up the street. What I remember most was the silence of that crowd; there was no sound.
Tom Wolfe
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Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.
Simone Biles
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I seldom was ever off my seat on the bench during the game.
John Wooden
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