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Loren Eiseley
Loren Eiseley

Loren Eiseley was an American science writer known for his profound insights into nature and the human condition. His works, which blend science, literature, and philosophy, have had a lasting impact on subsequent generations. more

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“To explode or to implode - said Qwfwq - that is the question: whether 'tis nobler in the mind to expand one's energies in space without restraint, or to crush them into a dense inner concentration and, by ingesting, cherish them. To steal away, to vanish; no more; to hold within oneself every gleam, every ray, deny oneself every vent, suffocating in the depths of the soul the conflicts that so idly trouble it, give them their quietus; to hide oneself, to obliterate oneself; perchance to awaken elsewhere, unchanged.”

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“We know that when one door closes, another opens; but let's be honest—not all doors are automatic. Some need a good shove, a twist of the knob, or maybe even a strategic kick. Opportunity isn’t always waiting with a welcome mat; sometimes, you've got to channel your inner locksmith and make it happen. So, when a door closes, don’t just stand there waiting for the next one to swing wide. Get in gear and open it yourself because the best doors often require a bit of effort to budge.”

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Author:Life is Positive
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“Then we’ll learn to treat our kisses with respect. We’ll learn to only come together in kindness.” “It’s still dangerous. I’m dangerous. I’ll always be deadly.” A corner of his mouth lifts. “I already told you. I like a little danger.” The heat in his voice has my stomach doing a flip. My heart pounds, warm with relief. Exhilaration. Love.”

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