March 2012
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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
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Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.
– Terry Pratchett (via zoetica)
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Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our...
– Mark Twain
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