Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fear, separation, hate and anger come from the wrong view that you and the Earth are two separate entities, the Earth is only the environment. You are in the centre and you want to do something for the Earth in order for you to survive. That is a dualistic way of seeing.
Thich Nhat Hanh
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Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.
Dr. Seuss
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So to all Americans, in every city near and far, small and large, from mountain to mountain, and from ocean to ocean, hear these words: You will never be ignored again. Your voice, your hopes, and your dreams will define our American destiny. And your courage and goodness and love will forever guide us along the way.
Donald Trump
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I’m not a politician. I’d make a lousy politician.
Norman Schwarzkopf
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Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
Peter Drucker
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What do we, as a nation, care about books? How much do you think we spend altogether on our libraries, public or private, as compared with what we spend on our horses?
John Ruskin
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Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams
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In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.
Saint Augustine
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
Confucius
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The truth is, hardly any of us have ethical energy enough for more than one really inflexible point of honor.
George Bernard Shaw
Got any book recommendations?