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“Einstein was awarded the Nobel prize for his contribution to quantum theory. Nevertheless, Einstein never accepted that the universe was governed by chance; his feelings were summed up in his famous statement, ‘God does not play dice.”
― Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time

“The reason death sticks so closely to life isn’t biological necessity—it’s envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is but the passing shadow of a cloud.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi

“The “Bus to Abilene” anecdote reveals our tendency to follow those who initiate action—any action.”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

“People who pass us on the street can’t know that we’re clever and charming unless we look it.”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking