I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.

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"To survive, you must tell stories."

- Umberto Eco

Motivation

"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren9t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom."

- Umberto Eco

Learning

"To survive, we must tell stories."

- Umberto Eco

Connection to Earth

"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom."

- Umberto Eco

Wisdom

"Poetry is not a matter of feelings, it is a matter of language. It is language which creates feelings."

- Umberto Eco

Philosophy

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

Wisdom

"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

Wisdom