“The mind wants to live forever, or to learn a very good reason why not. The mind wants the world to return its love, or its awareness; the mind wants to know all the world, and all eternity, and God. The mind's sidekick, however, will settle for two eggs over easy.”
Quote by Annie Dillard
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Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricate relationship between language and human experience. It examines the complexities of communication across different cultures and contexts, often through the lens of expeditions and encounters with diverse societies. more
Author
Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more
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