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In revolutionary Russia, a group of forward-thinking philosophers offered an alternative to both futurism and communism.
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Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
Anything, good or bad, about Henry Ford can be contradicted — except his ambition and his work.
Literature's first utopia shows how far we've come.
To be successful at bonsai cultivation, you must acquire the perseverance and unconditional kindness normally reserved for devout monks.
Neuroscience supports the notion that an escape from conventional perspectives can be a gateway to spectacular insights.
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It might seem petty and shallow to get upset over a bad gift, but there's often a deeper reason behind the feeling.