The shell is America's most active contribution to the formation of character. A tough hide. Grow it early.
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To change skins, evolve into new cycles, I feel one has to learn to discard. If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects. They reflect one's mind and the psyche of yesterday. I throw away what has no dynamic, living use.Anaïs Nin
The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.
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Beware of allowing a tactless word, a rebuttal, a rejection to obliterate the whole sky.
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Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.
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There are only two kinds of freedom in the world the freedom of the rich and powerful, and the freedom of the artist and the monk who renounces possessions
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People living deeply have no fear of death.
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