"We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think. Speech is a part of thought."

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Source : Oliver Sacks (2013). “Seeing Voices”, Vintage

Oliver Sacks

#Communication Quotes #Thinking Quotes #People Quotes

“Each of the world religions has its own particular genius, its own special insight into the nature and requirements of compassion, and has something unique to teach us.”

Source : Karen Armstrong (2011). “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life”, p.56, Random House
“I would like to spend the whole of my life traveling, if I could anywhere borrow another life to spend at home.”
“If you're famous enough, the rules don't apply.”
“Why is it that the Rev. Jesse Jackson can quote the Bible in support of his pet causes, but conservative ministers and lay people must argue purely on secular grounds for their social and political agenda?... It seems that mixing religion and politics is acceptable as long as the road turns to the left.”
“History is Philosophy teaching by example.”
“If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.”
“Whereas to write, all you need is paper and an idea, so I felt that writing might be my stepping stone.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“The fact is, Bush's war policy has failed. It's failed! Who better to say so than Jack Murtha?”

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