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We are prisoners of our own metaphors, metaphorically speaking.
R. Buckminster Fuller
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R. Buckminster Fuller
Age: 87 †
Born: 1895
Born: July 12
Died: 1983
Died: July 1
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I am deeply impressed with the designer of the universe I am confident I couldnt have done anywhere near such a good job.
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Those who play with the devil's toys will be brought by degrees to wield his sword.
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Ideas are easy to come by reduction to practice is an arduous but inspirationally rewarding matter.
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A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist.
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I have spent most of my life unlearning things that were proved not to be true
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