philosopher
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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished,” Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"The specific name lii honors Li Er, the ancient Chinese philosopher better known as Laozi," said the research team, led by Bo Cai.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
In his program note, Sharon quotes the doom-laden philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer as an inspiration for Wagner’s nothing-is-real masterpiece.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
I agree with French philosopher Etienne Balibar, who cautioned that to confront violence with more violence becomes a death trap for the left.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
“Where should I start? Poet, philosopher, fisherman. My pop calls me a bum, but that’s elitist, don’t you think? I can split wood, spread mulch, pour beer and grow perfect tomatoes.”
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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Chapter 7: The Ancient Greeks
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