Going to remove a lump, returning with another.
β Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
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FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
Whatβs on your mind?
WORDS WITH SOMETHING TO SAY
Keep a good thought close.
Even in a tiger's jaws, keep your wits and you may live.
β Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
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A newborn puppy does not fear the tiger.
β Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
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Can you become full with the first spoonful?
β Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
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THE READING ROOM
Ideas worth a longer look.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
A framed fictional narrative in which Victor Frankenstein and the being he creates recount ambition, rejection, learning, and responsibility. Their claims need to be read as situat...
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The Prophet
The fictional Almustafa answers questions from the people of Orphalese in poetic speeches. His symbolic language explores love, work, freedom, and human connection.
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Stray Birds
Numbered short poems and aphoristic images in Tagoreβs English text. Nature and emotion speak through metaphor; these images are not literal promises about life.
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A thread to follow.
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Korean proverbs on words and relationships β 2
Traditional Korean sayings with English renderings, original explanations, and dictionary references. These sayings describe life from different perspectives; not all are advice to...
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Korean proverbs on words and relationships β 1
Traditional Korean sayings with English renderings, original explanations, and dictionary references. These sayings describe life from different perspectives; not all are advice to...
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Korean proverbs on choices and action β 2
Traditional Korean sayings with English renderings, original explanations, and dictionary references. These sayings describe life from different perspectives; not all are advice to...
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LIFE WISDOM
Ideas for living thoughtfully.
Life Wisdom
Five reflections on valuing your 86,400 seconds
The time-bank metaphor offers a way to reflect on attention, priorities, and how we spend a day.
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Life Wisdom
Six everyday manners that show consideration
Small acts of care at meals, doorways, on walks, and when borrowing, visiting, or sharing a ride.
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Life Wisdom
Five reflections on relationships
Friendship, boundaries, influence, and care: five ideas to consider in your own relationships.
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