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Historian Edward Gibbon on the duality of originality:
“Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.”
Loyal to Distractions
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On the other hand, who would take the risk of prosecuting Warren Buffett and failing to convict him? If Buffett had been caught on videotape mugging and snatching a purse from a ninety-year-old lady, there was a pretty good chance a jury would decide that the tape was doctored, she was the mugger, and he deserved a medal—and he would walk. Not only that, prosecutors wanted Buffett as a potential witness because of the star power and credibility he would bring if he testified on their behalf.
The Snowball
Alice Schroeder
It can be a real joy to lose ourselves in the experience of another person. It can also feel strange at first, if you’re not used to it, and it might take some effort. Curiosity—real, deep curiosity about what others are experiencing—goes a long way in important relationships.
The Good Life
Robert J. Waldinger and Marc Schulz Ph.D
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