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“Don't kill!... The fly is asking you To save his life By rubbing his hands together”

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This memoir delves into the transformative experiences and personal growth of an individual as they navigate the complexities of life during a pivotal year. more

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Kobayashi Issa

Kobayashi Issa was a prominent Japanese haiku poet from the Edo period. Born on June 15, 1763, in Kashiwazaki village, he is celebrated for his concise and evocative haiku that often reflect the simplicity and beauty of nature. Issa's poetry is known for its depth of emotion and its ability to capture the fleeting moments of life. He passed away on January 5, 1828. more

“Women intrinsically understand human dynamics, and that makes them unstoppable. Unfortunately, the average man is less adroit at fostering such rivalries, which is why most men remain average; males are better at hating things that can't hate them back (e.g., lawnmowers, cats, the Denver Broncos, et cetera). They don't see the big picture.”

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Book:Chuck Klosterman on Living and Society: A Collection of Previously Published Essays

Source: Chuck Klosterman on Living and Society: A Collection of Previously Published Essays

“Everybody's serious but me.”

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Book:Family Business: Selected Letters Between a Father and Son

Source: Family Business: Selected Letters Between a Father and Son

“Humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.”

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Author:Hiromu Arakawa

“I have very carefully studied Islam and the life of its Prophet (PBUH). I have done so both as a student of history and as a critic. And I have come to conclusion that Muhammad (PBUH) was indeed a great man and a deliverer and benefactor of mankind which was till then writhing under the most agonising Pain.”