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“We are each living in our own soap opera. We do not see things as they really are. We see only our interpretations. This is because our minds are always so busy...But when the mind calms down, it becomes clear. This mental clarity enables us to see things as they really are, instead of projecting our commentary on everything.”
― Reflections on a Mountain Lake: Teachings on Practical Buddhism
― Reflections on a Mountain Lake: Teachings on Practical Buddhism
“Does bouncing count? -- Silk, The Belgariad”
― Magician's Gambit
― Magician's Gambit
“To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.”
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“But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things.”
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“Well, now that we have seen each other," said the unicorn, "if you'll believe in me, I'll believe in you.”
― Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
― Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
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