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E. O. Wilson

"Even as empiricism is winning the mind, transcendentalism continues to win the heart."

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"Even as empiricism is winning the mind, transcendentalism continues to win the heart."

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"When a child can be brought to tears, and not from fear of punishment, but from repentance he needs no chastisement. When the tears begin to flow from the grief of their conduct you can be sure there is an angel nestling in their heart."

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"You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give."
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