2026/01/12

Todays Thought

People's memories are maybe the fuel they burn to stay alive. 

-Haruki Murakami, writer (b. 12 Jan 1949)

2026/01/11

Todays Thought

The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. 

-William James, psychologist and philosopher (11 Jan 1842-1910)

2026/01/09

Todays Thought

Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors. 

-Lewis H. Lapham, editor and writer (8 Jan 1935-2024)

Todays Thought

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth -- and truth rewarded me. 

-Simone de Beauvoir, author and philosopher (9 Jan 1908-1986)

2026/01/06

Todays Thought

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. 

-Kahlil Gibran, mystic, poet, and artist (6 Jan 1883-1931)

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