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“There's no doubt about it - gardeners are the only true artists these days.”

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Joris-Karl Huysmans was a French novelist known for his exploration of themes such as decadence and aestheticism. His most celebrated novel, 'À la recherche du temps perdu', is regarded as a masterpiece of French literature. more

“The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse. . . . The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire; when in anger, he thinks of the consequences; when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty.”

“Galileo called doubt the father of invention; it is certainly the pioneer.”

Father Doubt Invention Pioneers

Author:Christian Nestell Bovee

“The pragmatist knows that doubt is an art which hs to be acquired with difficulty.”

Knows Art Doubt Difficulty Mathematics Math Mathematical Pragmatists

Author:Charles Sanders Peirce

“I was faced with a choice: to deny my addiction and embrace that 'comfortably numb' but 'magicless' existence, or accept the burden of insight, take the road less travelled, and embark on the often painful journey to discover who I was and where I fit.”

Choices Existence Accepting Learning Journey Fit Embrace Addiction Painful Burden Deny Insight Numb Road Less Travelled

Author:Roger Waters

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