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Sam Keen, born in 1931, is a renowned American author whose works span across philosophy, psychology, religion, and anthropology, enjoying great popularity among readers.

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“If some incarnation of evil as unambiguous as Hitler appeared again, I would have no moral qualms about killing the enemy. But in the modern world of moral murkiness, I prefer to keep my hands as clean of enemy blood as possible.”

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Author:Sam Keen

“If we don't preserve forest habitat for spotted owls, then soon we won't have trees to refresh the air we breathe. And we're realizing that this applies to social ecology, as well.”

Ifs Wells Social Realizing Air Tree Breathe Forests Preserves Ecology Owl Habitat

Author:Sam Keen

“If we come from good families where we have been supported well, there is a disillusionment we have to undergo in terms of the culture's values. We have to get beyond our cultural mythology to find out who we are.”

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Author:Sam Keen

“If we had a better understanding of the ways we think about enemies, we might be able to think of more rational ways of settling conflict.”

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“There are two questions a man must ask himself: The first is 'Where am I going?' and the second is 'Who will go with me?' If you ever get these questions in the wrong order you are in trouble.”

Ifs Men Firsts Two Order Asks Trouble Manhood

Book:Fire in the belly: on being a man

Source: Fire in the belly: on being a man

“Good men and good women have fire in the belly. We are fierce. Don't mess with us if you're looking for someone who will always be 'nice' to you. Nice gets you a C+ in life. We don't always smile, talk in a soft voice, or engage in indiscriminate hugs. In the loving struggle between the sexes we thrust and parry.”

Ifs Men Sex Voice Struggle Fire Nice Mess Good Man Fierce Hug Being Nice Belly Thrust Good Woman Always Smile Always Be Nice

Author:Sam Keen

“I suspect that we are all recipients of cosmic love notes. Messages, omens, voices, cries, revelations, and appeals are homogenized into each day's events. If only we knew how to listen, to read the signs.”

Ifs Voice Events Cry Messages Notes Appeals Revelations Each Day Suspects Cosmic Omen Cosmic Love

Book:The passionate life: stages of loving

Source: The passionate life: stages of loving

“What happens if I try to build a life dedicated to avoiding all danger and all unnecessary risk?”

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Author:Sam Keen

About the Author

Born: 1931
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Quotes: 93

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Fire in the belly: on being a manRelated source material

Hymns to an Unknown God: Awakening the Spirit in Everyday LifeRelated source material

The passionate life: stages of lovingRelated source material

What to do when you're bored and blueRelated source material

Beginnings Without EndRelated source material

To Love and Be LovedRelated source material

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