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The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God

by Carl Sagan

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read in January 2009

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Leah said: " So far I like the way Carl explains the universe, scientific theory and religion.
The writing isn't heavy, you feel as if you're chatting with an old friend about profundities that crossed your mind; but I've been ruminating on what Carl has to say, r ...more "

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— Jul 13, 2009 08:33PM

Apr 25, 2009 10:56PM · see review

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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

by Thomas Cathcart

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Leah said: " Philosophy is a full time job. And most people don't have the time to get to know it.
If your college studies (like mine) were heavy on sciences without much time for liberal arts (electives are chosen to avoid more mental heavy lifting) this is a nic ...more "

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— Jul 13, 2009 08:33PM

Mar 09, 2014 09:22PM · see review

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1)

by Seth Grahame-Smith (Goodreads Author)

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— Jul 12, 2009 08:48AM

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Leah’s Quotes

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
― Arthur C. Clarke, Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible

tags: magic, science, technology, wonder

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“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
― Kahlil Gibran

tags: delight, heart, sorrow, truth, weeping

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“She's strong! And scary...I bet she's single...I'd put money on it..”
― Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 18: Tsunade's Choice

tags: funny, manga, naruto, women

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“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”
― Elbert Hubbard, Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Vol. 3: American Statesmen

tags: criticism

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“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
― Confucious

tags: wisdom

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