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A poet should be so crafty with words that he is envied even for his pains.

Criss Jami

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There was a time when skepticism was an act of rebellion. Since to a degree I both believe in evolution and have faith, I can only conclude that, as prophesied, to have faith will someday be an act of rebellion.
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I'm convinced that most men don't know what they believe, rather, they only know what they wish to believe. How many people blame God for man's atrocities, but wouldn't dream of imprisoning a mother for her son's crime?
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Love does not dwell on how much one receives in return. If there is ever any balance in love, it is in a contest of who can love who more.
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Dreams and freedom are the same. In order for them to be, they come with a price.
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Let our information and social technologies raise awareness and not propaganda, build connections and not passive-aggression.
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When you're appeasing too much, you might be egotistically over-estimating everyone's need for your approval.
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Let what offends God offend me, and what God pardons, I pardon.
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Telling an introvert to go to a party is like telling a saint to go to Hell.
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Never hide things from hardcore thinkers. They get more aggravated, more provoked by confusion than the most painful truths.
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When emerging from humble beginnings, those around you tend to underestimate your authenticity because they knew you before you were 'somebody'.
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