"Wisdom begins when you discover the difference between "That doesn't make sense" and "I don't understand."

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Source : Mary Doria Russell (1998). “Children of God: A Novel”, Villard Books

Mary Doria Russell

#Differences Quotes #Make Sense Quotes

“Proverbs accordingly are somewhat analogous to those medical Formulas which, being in frequent use, are kept ready-made-up in the chemistsâ€™ shops, and which often save the framing of a distinct Prescription.”
“Science has fulfilled her function when she has ascertained and enunciated truth.”
“I enjoy not being a public company.”
“Postmodern comedy doesn't work well with very old audiences, because it's making fun of the comedy they enjoy.”
“Hark! I hear the tramp of thousands, And of armÃ¨d men the hum; Lo, a nation's hosts have gathered Round the quick alarming drum Saying, Come, Freemen, Come! Ere your heritage be wasted, Said the quick alarming drum.”

Source : Bret Harte (2016). “Poetical Works, Complete: Top American Novelist”, p.15, VM eBooks
“Well I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk.”
“My smiles don't result from good things, they result in good things.”

Source : FaceBook post by Mike Posner from Jul 20, 2016
“I prefer rationalism to atheism. The question of God and other objects-of-faith are outside reason and play no part in rationalism, thus you don't have to waste your time in either attacking or defending.”

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