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“In the high country of the mind one has to become adjusted to the thinner air of uncertainty.”

Quote by Robert M. Pirsig

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Robert M. Pirsig

Robert M. Pirsig was an American writer best known for his philosophical novel 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.' This work combines philosophical thinking with travel adventure, exploring the concepts of quality, value, and the meaning of life. more

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