Boundaries Quote by Mu Xin

“The first principle of modern cultures may be their connectedness. Culture is like wind and wind knows no boundary or center. Once there is a center, wind becomes a whirlwind.” quote by Mu Xin — Download Open image

“The first principle of modern cultures may be their connectedness. Culture is like wind and wind knows no boundary or center. Once there is a center, wind becomes a whirlwind.”

Mu Xin

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A man could be a lover and defender of the wilderness without ever in his lifetime leaving the boundaries of asphalt, powerlines, and right-angled surfaces. We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to set foot in it. We need the possibility of escape as surely…

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I never go anywhere or do anything that transports me outside the boundaries of my mind.

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Understanding science and pushing the boundaries of science is what makes me immensely satisfied.

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