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I used to pile on the detail, which was probably a way of hedging my bets while I was working out my… — James Vance Copy Share Image
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How can love be worthy of its name if one selects solely the pretty things and leaves out the hardships? It is… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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My description of wisdom has nothing to do with benevolence and righteousness, it is to do with being wise in one's own… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
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