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The argument of this book is that we, and all other animals, are machines created by our genes. Like successful Chicago gangsters, our genes have survived, in some cases for millions of years, in a highly competitive world. This entitles us ...more
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Ajahn Chah
“But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.”
Ajahn Chah

Arthur Schopenhauer
“Treat a work of art like a prince: let it speak to you first.”
Arthur Schopenhauer

Henepola Gunaratana
“Patience is the key. Patience. If you learn nothing else from meditation, you will learn patience. Patience is essential for any profound change.”
Henepola Gunaratana, Mindfulness in Plain English

Edward Gorey
“The helpful thought for which you look
Is written somewhere in a book.”
Edward Gorey

Octavio Paz
“When a society decays, it is language that is first to become gangrenous. As a result, social criticism begins with grammar and the re-establishing of meanings”
Octavio Paz, The Labyrinth of Solitude and Other Writings

725059 Secular Sangha: A Secular Buddhist Group — 166 members — last activity Jul 21, 2025 04:37AM
We study Buddhist philosophy and meditation from a secular perspective. Group members are encouraged to read the ten core group books: “After Buddhis ...more
795555 Arthur Schopenhauer — 33 members — last activity Jun 06, 2021 11:21PM
We read and discuss the works of Arthur Schopenhauer. [Note: This group uses the book "Delphi Collected Works of Arthur Schopenhauer (Illustrated) (D ...more
19860 Classics and the Western Canon — 4954 members — last activity May 06, 2026 03:57PM
This is a group to read and discuss those books generally referred to as “the classics” or “the Western canon.” Books which have shaped Western though ...more
414935 2018: Our Year of Reading Proust — 71 members — last activity Aug 31, 2024 06:05PM
Join us to read Marcel Proust in 2018! Beginners or experts- all are welcome. In Search of Lost Time, from 1.1.18 to 12.31.18 . We can do this! If ...more
31471 THE Group for Authors! — 13026 members — last activity May 05, 2026 02:14PM
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
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