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An idea might spark an essay, but never a story.

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An idea might spark an essay, but never a story.

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Knowledge-full, unfettered knowledge of its own heritage, of freedom's enemies, of the whole world of men and ideas-this knowledge is a free people's surest strength.

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It's a good idea to be in the physical presence of the enlightened teacher because it's not physical. You can hear the ocean from quite a ways away, but if you're standing right in front of it, it's easier.

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Take up an idea, devote yourself to it, struggle on in patience, and the sun will rise for you.

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