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“The door of a bigoted mind opens outwards so that the only result of the pressure of facts upon it is to close it more snugly.”

Quote by Ogden Nash

Book:Good intentions

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Good intentions

This book delves into the complexities of human intentions, examining how good intentions can lead to unforeseen outcomes and moral dilemmas. more

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Ogden Nash

Ogden Nash was an American poet known for his witty and humorous poetry. His works are characterized by their clever wordplay and satire, and have been beloved by readers. more

“The history of the genocide perpetrated during the Second World War does not belong to the past only. It is a ‘living history’ that concerns us all, regardless of our background, culture, or religion. Other genocides have occurred after the Holocaust, on several continents. How can we draw better lessons from the past?”

World Doe War Past Culture Lessons Draws Concern Backgrounds War Of The Worlds Genocide Holocaust Continents Second World War

Author:Irina Bokova

“O that our hearts were enlarged in love to God, that we might turn inward, to the blessed comforter, that the blessed Jesus said the Father would send.”

Heart Said Might Turns Father Jesus Blessed Inward Comforter

Book:The Quaker, Being a Series of Sermons by Members of the Society of Friends ...

Source: The Quaker, Being a Series of Sermons by Members of the Society of Friends ...

“There are known knowns and known unknowns, but what we should be worried about most is the unknown unknowns.”

Should Known Worried

Author:Gary Marcus

“In 1979, postmodernism lost its understanding of the meaning of ornament. It degenerated into kitsch applique.”

Lost Understanding Ornaments Postmodernism Kitsch Postmodern

Author:Charles Jencks

“Post-Modern space is historically specific, rooted in conventions, unlimited or ambiguous in zoning and irrational or transformational in its relation of parts to whole……. …skew or distorted spaces, created by sharp angles which exaggerate perspective…. …always keep a mental coordinate system no matter how free- form and baroque they become. The reference plane is always an implied frontality, and the route through the building or the curvilinear elements then relate to this conceptual cage”

Matter Whole Form Space Modern Building Perspective Elements Relation Posts Relate Planes Conventions Rooted Irrational Routes Angle Unlimited Cages Ambiguous Implied Coordinates Baroque

Author:Charles Jencks

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