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The primary purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place in which to spend one's leisure. ”
The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ”
Faith is the response to something which is calling us from the timeless part of our reality. ”
In 1995, I founded The Molecular Sciences Institute with a gift from the Philip Morris Company where I hoped that we could create an environment where young people could pursue science in an atmosphere of harmonious purpose and high intellectual challenge. ”
I grew up in a house that was constantly under construction. It's been under construction my whole life. My mom loves interior decor, and my dad loves construction - he loves demolition and building new walls. ”
The purpose of fear, clearly, is to help you get away - which it does. If your heart rate increases, there is more blood pumping so you can use that blood to fuel your muscles to run away. Oxygen is sent to the lungs so you can run fast. Pupils dilating help you see in the dark. All of that prepares your body to fight or escape. ”
Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached. ”
With the traditional six-month lead time on the delivery of international show content, designer collections can be outpaced by the so-called fast fashion chains. H&M, Topshop and Zara, or even Target and J. Crew, would have their versions for sale before the designer looks hit the stores. ”
Recast your current problems into proactive goals. ”
If you're going to live in the house make it your goal to just pay off your mortgage. ”