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history of this quote “We do not seek for truth in the abstract… Every man sees what he looks for, and hears what he listens for, and nothing else.” by George Bernard Shaw

history of this quote “We do not seek for truth in the abstract… Every man sees what he looks for, and hears what he listens for, and nothing else.” by George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw
Jan 23, 2026 5 min read
I Told the Doctor I Was Overtired, . . . Constantly Depressed With Recurring Fits of Paranoia. Turns Out Im Normal

I Told the Doctor I Was Overtired, . . . Constantly Depressed With Recurring Fits of Paranoia. Turns Out Im Normal

Jules Feiffer
Feb 17, 2026 8 min read
Don’t Pray When It Rains If You Don’t Pray When the Sun Shines

Don’t Pray When It Rains If You Don’t Pray When the Sun Shines

Mar 21, 2026 8 min read
How do you go about having good ideas? You have a lot of ideas and throw away the bad ones

How do you go about having good ideas? You have a lot of ideas and throw away the bad ones

Linus Pauling
Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.

The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.

Confidence
Jun 17, 2026 5 min read
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
Jan 13, 2026 6 min read
He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.

He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.

Leadership
Jun 19, 2026 6 min read
What Is the Difference Between a Taxidermist and a Tax Collector?” “The Taxidermist Takes Only Your Skin

What Is the Difference Between a Taxidermist and a Tax Collector?” “The Taxidermist Takes Only Your Skin

Mark Twain
Jan 16, 2026 5 min read
Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power.

Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power.

Leadership
Jun 22, 2026 5 min read
What Sort of Philosophers Are We Who Know Absolutely Nothing of the Origin and Destiny of Cats?

What Sort of Philosophers Are We Who Know Absolutely Nothing of the Origin and Destiny of Cats?

Henry David Thoreau
Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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