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Two Things Are Infinite

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jeneanecommonplacebook

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe. But that might just be me being stupid. Albert Einstein, requoted from Reader’s Digest, December 2015/January 2016 issue, page 19. Save

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A Great, Eternal Riddle

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jeneanecommonplacebook

Albert Einstein describes how his studies of science and the universe showed him a way “to free myself from the chains of the merely personal, from an existence dominated by wishes, hopes and primitive feelings. Out yonder there was this … Continue reading →

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Desiderata

Posted on July 30, 2015 by jeneanecommonplacebook

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even … Continue reading →

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