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“This constant reference to genius is another characteristic of the pseudo-scholar. He loves mentioning genius, because the sound of the word exempts him from discovering its meaning.”
― Aspects of the Novel
― Aspects of the Novel
“The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence."
"Science is simply common sense at its best - that is, rigidly accurate in observation,
and merciless to fallacy in logic.”
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"Science is simply common sense at its best - that is, rigidly accurate in observation,
and merciless to fallacy in logic.”
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“So death, the most terrifying of ills, is nothing to us, since so long as we exist, death is not with us; but when death comes, then we do not exist.—Epicurus”
― Murder at Teal's Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks
― Murder at Teal's Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks
“The man has an executioner’s stare and a handshake that could crush a coconut. But scratch beneath the surface, Luna, and you will find the most loyal friend.”
― In the Shadow of Time
― In the Shadow of Time
“You don't necessarily have to do anything once you acknowledge your privilege. You don't have to apologize for it. You need to understand the extent of your privilege, the consequences of your privilege, and remain aware that people who are different from you move through and experience the world in ways you might never know anything about.”
― Bad Feminist
― Bad Feminist
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