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“One cannot ignore half of life for the purposes of science, and then claim that the results of science give a full and adequate picture of the meaning of life. All discussions of 'life' which begin with a description of man's place on a speck of matter in space, in an endless evolutionary scale, are bound to be half-measures, because they leave out most of the experiences which are important to use as human beings.”

Quote by Colin Wilson

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Colin Wilson, a British writer born on June 26, 1931, and died on December 5, 2013. His works spanned across various disciplines including philosophy, psychology, criminology, and literary criticism. He is known for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis. more

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