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Quotes, 2/2/15

9 years ago

Odds and Ends Day.

Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistend with one's own opinion.
Ambrose Bierce

The problem in our country isn't with books being burned, but with people no longer reading. You don't have to burn books to destroy culture. Just get people to stop reading them.
Ray Bradbury

In every walk with nature one receives far mor than he seeks.
John Muir

I am always astonished by a forest. It makes me realize that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.
Gunter Grass

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Comments (3)

mawheel
9 years ago
They might be 'odds and ends', but each one is good.

Thanks, Anneliese.
lilosophie
9 years ago
It's a potpourri, I like them because each section brings different thoughts and reactions, and all in all it serves the purpose, makes one think
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Mahatma Gandhi had so much to say to the world, if the world just would listen. We need somebody like him today to achieve what he did for India. Had Chemo today, so I am late.
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Wow! What a pessimist he is, but right on target for most things. I don't think I'd invite him to dinner! I probably wouldn't survive.
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west_gardener
9 years ago
I like the "Odds and Ends Day" quotes.
I really identify with the "Gunter Grass" quote.
I feel that way about both the forest and water.

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