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Ocean: A body of water occupying two-thirds of a world made for man — who has no gills. – Ambrose Bierce

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In each human heart are a tiger, a pig, an ass and a nightingale. Diversity of character is due to their unequal activity. – Ambrose Bierce

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Integrity
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Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic. – Ambrose Bierce

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Art
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I do not value any view of the universe into which man and the institutions of man enter very largely and absorb much of the attention. Man is but the place where I stand, and the prospect hence is infinite. – Henry David Thoreau, journal, 1852 April 2nd

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Humankind

Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man. – William Ralph Inge

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Humankind

Man is harder than rock and more fragile than an egg. – Yugoslav Proverb

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I am not a human being; I am a human becoming. – Author Unknown

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First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity. – George Bernard Shaw

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Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding. – Ambrose Bierce

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Logic

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. – Ernestine Ulmer

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As much as we all talk about the future and how so many things are merging, there is a simplicity that is crucial. – Ryan Seacrest

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Future