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True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.

Posted on 24 June 2013 by philosiblog

True love begins when nothing is looked for in return. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? I have heard a lot of variants of this quote, but many seem to take it in a different direction. To me, this … Continue reading →

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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.

Posted on 14 July 2012 by philosiblog

 A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading →

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