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“Families that live out in the suburbs often make each other cry.”

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Lou Reed was an American musician, lyricist, and guitarist, hailed as one of the most influential artists in rock history. Known for his diverse musical style, ranging from rock and folk to experimental music, Reed left an indelible mark on the music scene. His hit songs include 'Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Perfect Day', which are still widely celebrated today. more

“The brain processes meaning before detail. Providing the gist, the core concept, first was like giving a thirsty person a tall glass of water. And the brain likes hierarchy. Starting with general concepts naturally leads to explaining information in a hierarchical fashion. You have to do the general idea first. And then you will see that 40 percent improvement in understanding.”

“The body weeps the tears the eyes never shed.”

Body Eye Tears Shed

Author:Robert Bly

“There are four chief obstacles in grasping truth ... namely, submission to faulty and unworthy authority, influence of custom, popular prejudice, and the concealment of our own ignorance accompanied by an ostentatious display of our knowledge.”

Four Influence Ignorance Authority Prejudice Obstacles Chiefs Customs Display Submission Unworthy Grasping Concealment Ostentatious

Book:Opus Majus, Volumes 1 and 2

Source: Opus Majus, Volumes 1 and 2

“Self knowledge is best learned not by contemplation, but by action.”

Self Action Contemplation Self Knowledge

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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