March 2012
18 posts
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“When Einstein found that his general theory made correct predictions for the...”
– The originality of the species – Ian McEwan explores the role of influence in the great accomplishments of art and science, essential food for thought as we grapple with building a culture of attribution that recognizes the intellectual indebtedness of creation today. (via explore-blog)
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“Every moment of one’s existence one is growing into more or retreating into...”
– Norman Mailer
Mar 17th
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“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.”
– Terry Pratchett (via zoetica)
Mar 14th
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Mar 12th
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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our...”
– Mark Twain
Mar 8th
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Mar 8th
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