"How long will this last, this delicious feeling of being alive, of having penetrated the veil which hides beauty and the wonders of celestial vistas? It doesn't matter, as there can be nothing but gratitude for even a glimpse of what exists for those who can become open to it."

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Source : Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin (1995). “Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story”

Alexander Shulgin

#Gratitude Quotes #Long Quotes #Feelings Quotes

“The one thing I would like more credit for is being part of a movement which involves recognising the importance of plot and asserting that books of literary worth could be written that had plots.”
“Obviously people want social calm, but if you do not let clever and ingenious people to participate, obviously there must be some dormant volcano that will erupt, sooner or later.”
“The theory of the teacher with all these immigrant kids was that if you spoke English loudly enough they would eventually understand.”
“I've been devoted to Alison Krauss for many, many years.”
“Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in individuals, or in governments.”
“Ignoring isnâ€™t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.”
“So, sometimes, when I'm not happy with my performance and I have to think, I will think in English”
“If we’re born to inquire, then why must it be taught?”

Source : Warren Berger (2014). “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas”, p.60, Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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