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March 3, 2012

“The Present Is Enriched by the Past and the Future.”

“We are made happy in the present moment not only by our actual delights but also by our hopes, our reminiscences. The present is enriched by the past and the future.” –Émilie du Châtelet, “Discourse on Happiness,” Selected Philosophical and Scientific Writings * I loved the images on this post about Beloved Street Art on Laurie Smithwick’s Upside Up, and … →

October 22, 2011

“Let Us Try To Strew That Path With Flowers.”

“Let us choose for ourselves our path in life, and let us try to strew that path with flowers.” – Émilie du Châtelet, “Discourse on Happiness,” Selected Philosophical and Scientific Writings * Want to get my free monthly newsletter? It highlights the best of the month’s material from the blog and the Facebook Page. Sign up here.

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