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There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living.

There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is part of a larger paper, in which he is describing the difficulties in being too busy to breathe and … Continue reading

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Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.

Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading

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Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.

Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men. – Jane Addams What does that mean? This is a neat quote. It talks about the definition of civilization being tied to how we live. It says … Continue reading

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The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition.

The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition. – William Shatner What does that mean? While this quote is about telling a story, I’m going to use an old quote from … Continue reading

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