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More Powerful Than Any Medication

Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 30, 2024| 2 Comments »

I cannot say exactly how nature exerts its calming and organizing effects on our brains, but I have seen in my patients the restorative and healing powers of nature and gardens, even for those who are deeply disabled neurologically.  In many cases, gardens and nature are more powerful than any medication.
    —     Oliver Sacks
From his collection of essays:  “Everything in Its Place: First Loves and Last Tales“
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Core Secrets Exist

Posted in Faith, Philosophy, Quotes, Science and Learning, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »

My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration.  I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.
    ––     Nikola Tesla
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Working Out

Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged , , , , , , on April 10, 2022| Leave a Comment »

The brain is like a muscle.  When it is in use we feel very good.  Understanding is joyous.
    —    Carl Sagan
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Tomorrow President Biden Starts Wrestling

Posted in Leadership, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged , , , , , , , , , on January 19, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Most of our problems can be solved.  Some of them will take brains, and some of them will take patience, but all of them will have to be wrestled with like an alligator in the swamp.
    —   Harold Washington
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Here I Am God

Posted in My Journal, Quotes, tagged , , , , , on March 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »

For God’s sake give me the young man who has brains enough to make a fool of himself!
    —    Robert Louis Stevenson
From:  “Crabbed Age And Youth“
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Magic

Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, Work, tagged , , , , , , , , , on January 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »

What do you need to be successful?  You need brains but you also need stick-to-itiveness.  Many tries at a solution can fail, but then on the last try something magical happens.
   —    Robert E. Tarjan
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