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Quote by Pierre Bourdieu

“The mind is a metaphor of the world of objects.”

Book:Equisse D'une Théorie de la Pratique

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This book is a seminal text in the field of philosophy, offering a comprehensive theory on the concept of practice and its significance in human life. more

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Pierre Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu, born on August 1, 1930 and died on January 23, 2002, was a prominent French sociologist. His research covered various fields such as social structure, cultural capital, and symbolic power, which had a profound impact on contemporary sociology. more

“Any closer would unravel her mystery, the very thing which made her so truly beautiful...It was her mystery that he adored. He was in love with everything that he did not know about her... No real sexual encounter could ever match the secret one that he could nurture in his imagination... No living flesh could ever be the erotic equal of flesh kept private, untouchable and unknowable”

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Author:Ben Elton

“My point is that true leaders...understand the possible consequences of their decisions, and are willing to bear that weight. The question is whether that's a step you're willing to take." -Carlist Rieekan”

Decision Leader Steps Willing Bears Consequence Weight True Leader

Author:Timothy Zahn

“Books are the key. A book cannot be accessed from afar. You have to hold it, you have to read it.”

Book Keys Afar

Book:Ben Elton Collection: Gridlock, Chart Throb and Blind Faith

Source: Ben Elton Collection: Gridlock, Chart Throb and Blind Faith

“Nothing builds confidence like live ammo.”

Building Confidence Ammo