"In this media-drenched, data-rich, channel-surfing, computer-gaming age, we have lost the art of doing nothing, of shutting out the background noise and distractions, of slowing down and simply being alone with our thoughts."

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Source : Carl Honoré (2004). “In praise of slow: how a worldwide movement is challenging the cult of speed”, A.A. Knopf Canada

Carl Honore

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“You cannot see the Milky Way in New York City any more ... We risk the loss of our sensual perception. And if you lose those, naturally, you try to compensate by other stimulations, by very loud noises, or by bright lights or drugs.”
“The outdoors, the beautiful environment, both in fresh and salt water. And the thing that concerns me is the amount of kids that stand on street corners, or go into pinball parlours, and call it recreation.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“Finally ... You have accomplished your mission in going there tonight - you were 'seen,' and you furnished your host and hostess with the sincerest proof of your great love and friendship for them - you endured their cocktail party.”
“Augustine said that we were all born into the world of "common grace" [i.e., available to all]. Before one is baptized, or even if one never is, such grace meets one in God's creation. There is grace in the pear tree that blooms and blushes. There is common grace in the sea (that massive cleanliness which we are proceeding to corrupt), in the fact that there was, before we laid hands on it, clean air. Our task is to appreciate that grace.”
“While drawing grasses I learn nothing 'about' grass, but wake up to the wonder that there is grass at all.”
“Reciprocity is not mandatory.”

Source : David Lubar (2015). “Sophomores and Other Oxymorons”, p.283, Penguin
“Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?”
“I thought that you had stood up for the free will & rights of humans in this town.â€ â€œDepends on the human,â€ Claire said. â€œAs far as I know, Hitler had a heartbeat, and I wouldnâ€™t vote him to be in charge.”

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