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“If diversity is a source of wonder, its opposite - the ubiquitous condensation to some blandly amorphous and singulary generic modern culture that takes for granted an impoverished environment - is a source of dismay. There is, indeed, a fire burning over the earth, taking with it plants and animals, cultures, languages, ancient skills and visionary wisdom. Quelling this flame, and re-inventing the poetry of diversity is perhaps the most importent challenge of our times.”
― The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World
― The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World

“Can you be happy when you are unhappy?”
― Nightsongs
― Nightsongs

“Bran thought about it. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?'
'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him.”
― A Game of Thrones
'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him.”
― A Game of Thrones

“Andábamos sin buscarnos, pero sabiendo que andábamos para encontrarnos”
― Rayuela
― Rayuela
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