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Wisdom by Great Minds

Curated philosophical reflections and memorable quotes.

"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."

Truth
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"What was the use of my having come from Oakland it was not natural to have come from there yes write about it if I like or anything if I like but not there, there is no there there."

Literature
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"Palin was a political Hail Mary, a long bomb in the closing minutes of a game that John McCain and Co. were certain to lose. They didn't care if she had the policy or political or emotional capacity to serve as vice president, let alone president. They were willing to drive the country off a cliff, if that's what it took to win."

Politics
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"I don't have incredible knowledge about films or of filmmaking history I'm not that kind of person."

Wisdom
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"A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace."

Action
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"Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people."

Character
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"A faction willing to take the risks of making war on the ossified status quo in the Middle East can be described as many things, but not as conservative."

Politics
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"Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls."

Wisdom
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"There is no fundamental difference between the preparation for death and the practice of dying, and spiritual practice leading to enlightenment."

Death
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