Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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A spontaneous act of generosity, performed with unselfish grace is an example of moral beauty, as are certain acts of courage; genuine modesty is a possible example, as is selfless love. Although moral beauty is a natural gift, it is nevertheless more likely to emerge and flourish in societies that appreciate and encourage it.

Yi-Fu Tuan's Popular Quotes

In a sense, every human construction, whether mental or material, is a component in a landscape of fear because it exists in constant chaos. Thus chi…

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Lucidity, I maintain, is almost always desirable.

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Geography is the study of earth as the home of people

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A great city may be seen as the construction of words as well as stone.

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All creative effort - including the making of an omelet - is preceded by destruction.

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Animals are like humans, only more openly carnal and sexual, more openly and therefore more disarmingly absurd.

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Place is security, space is freedom.

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I feel a reassuring oneness with other people when I find that even my most intimate, anguished, socially inadmissible emotions and desires are known…

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It is by thoughtful reflection that the elusive moments of the past draw near to us in present reality and gain a measure of permanence.

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