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A good philosopher is one who does not take ideas seriously.

Edward Abbey

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Edward Abbey
Age: 62 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 29
Died: 1989
Died: March 14
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Edward Paul Abbey
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The feminists have a legitimate grievance. But so does everyone else.
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Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
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Each thing in its way, when true to its own character, is equally beautiful. (p 41)
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One single act of defiance against power, against the State that seems omnipotent but is not, transforms and transfigures the human personality. At least for a time. For a while. Perhaps that is enough.
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