Words of Wisdom — December 13, 2013

The Value of Self-Questioning

“The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.” ― Kenneth Patchen (born on this date in 1911)

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“The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.”
― Kenneth Patchen (born on this date in 1911)

The most surprising and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every week, for free.

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