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We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earths creatures, the worrying

We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earths creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future, discontent with the present, unable to take in the idea of dying, unable to sit still. – Lewis Thomas

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I dont want to be reincarnated, thats for sure. When youve had rewarding experiences in your life – a loving family, friends – you dont need additional reassurances that youre going to do something with a new cast of characters. Id just as soon pass. – Lewis Thomas

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The great secret of doctors, known only to their wives, but still hidden from the public, is that most things get better by themselves most things, in fact, are better in the morning. – Lewis Thomas

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Statistically, the probability of any of us being here is so small that youd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in contented dazzlement of surprise. – Lewis Thomas

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For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future. – Barbara Jordan

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I like today and perhaps a little future still, but the past is really something Im not interested in. So, as far as Im concerned, I like only the past of things and people I dont know. When I know, I dont care because I knew how it was. – Karl Lagerfeld

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We know not of the future and cannot plan for it much. – Joshua Chamberlain

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The valid research for the future is on the inner side, on the spiritual side. – Peace Pilgrim

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To hear some men talk of the government, you would suppose that Congress was the law of gravitation, and kept the planets in their places. – Wendell Phillips, Orations, Speeches, Lectures and Letters

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