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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
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Selfish gene
“But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.”
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“Treat a work of art like a prince: let it speak to you first.”
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“Patience is the key. Patience. If you learn nothing else from meditation, you will learn patience. Patience is essential for any profound change.”
― Mindfulness in Plain English
― Mindfulness in Plain English
“The helpful thought for which you look
Is written somewhere in a book.”
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Is written somewhere in a book.”
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“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”
― The Labyrinth of Solitude and Other Writings
― The Labyrinth of Solitude and Other Writings
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MJD’s 2025 Year in Books
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