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Quote by Saul Kripke

“It really is a nice theory. The only defect I think it has is probably common to all philosophical theories. It's wrong. You may suspect me of proposing another theory in its place; but I hope not, because I'm sure it's wrong too if it is a theory.”

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Saul Kripke

Saul Kripke is a prominent philosopher recognized for his work in modal logic, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language. Born on November 13, 1940, he has made substantial contributions to the discipline of philosophy, particularly with his theory of possible worlds and his philosophy of mind. Kripke's work has had a significant impact on contemporary philosophical discourse. more

“Her tears fell abundantly--but her grief was so truly artless, that no dignity could have made it more respectable in Emma's eyes--and she listened to her and tried to console her with all her heart and understanding--really for the time convinced that Harriet was the superior creature of the two--and that to resemble her would be more for her own welfare and happiness than all that genius or intelligence could do. It was rather too late in the day to set about being simple-minded and ignorant; but she left her with every previous resolution confirmed of being humble and discreet, and repressing imagination all the rest of her life.”

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Author:Jane Austen

“It is not the logical part of thinking that changes emotions but the perceptual part. If we see something differently, our emotions may alter with the altered perception. (p64)”

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Book:Six Thinking Hats

Source: Six Thinking Hats

“I want to write something that means something to someone...the reminds them of what a second, a moment, really is...or that assures them that we are just as lost as they are. I want to write an emotion they are too fragile to let loose, so that my words can do the expression for them, the feeling for them. I want to write beyond the basics and the cliches...I want to write you, I want to write a long walk on a starry night, I want to write an exhale or an inhale...or suffocation. I want to write as clear as my voice could be heard...that is, if I had anything to say.”

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Author:Augusten Burroughs

“Always try to come back to your senses when in love, because that's the moment you become almost carried away by sensuality and sentiments.”

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