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“Fast isn't turning us into Masters of the Universe, It's turning us into Cheech and Chong.”

Quote by Carl Honore

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Carl Honoré is a British journalist born in 1967. He is known for his research on the pace of modern life, particularly the concept of 'slow living'. Honoré's work explores how to find balance in a fast-paced world and how to improve the quality of life by slowing down. more

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