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“But, as my mother used to tell me, two wrongs don't make a right. But I soon figured out that three left turns do.”

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Jim Hightower, born on January 11, 1943, is an American columnist known for his work focusing on political, economic, and social issues. His writings are renowned for their sharp criticism and humorous style. more

“Impartial observers from other planets would consider ours an utterly bizarre enclave if it were populated by birds, defined as flying animals, that nevertheless rarely or never actually flew. They would also be perplexed if they encountered in our seas, lakes, rivers, and ponds, creatures defined as swimmers that never did any swimming. But they would be even more surprised to encounter a species defined as a thinking animal if, in fact, the creature very rarely indulged in actual thinking.”

Source: Dumbth: The Lost Art of Thinking : with 101 Ways to Reason Better & Improve Your Mind

“I don't rehearse films as much as opera or theatre. When I began directing films I thought a long rehearsal was a good idea. Experience showed me that the best performance was often left in a rehearsal room.”

Long Ideas Film Left Rooms Performances Theatre Good Ideas Opera Rehearsal Best Performance Directing Film

Author:Bruce Beresford

“I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner. I would not have told the people of Israel to seek me if I could not be found. I, the Lord, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.”

People Ifs Found Speak Dark Lord Israel Corners If I Could Obscurity

Author:Isaiah

“You might think that shifting your thoughts is as easy as setting your mind to it. But stressful thoughts aren't held in place through choice or will power. They're held in place through perceived truth value.”

Thinking Mind Might Values Choices Easy Setting Settings Shifting Will Power Stressful

Author:Andrew Bernstein

“The Bible declares that on the sixth day God created man. Right then and there, God should have demanded a damage deposit.”

Men Should God Should Have Environmental Damage Deposits

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