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... I didn’t consider intellectuals intelligent, I never liked them or their thoughts about life. I defined them as people who care nothing for argument, who are interested only in information; or as people who have a preference for learning things rather than experiencing them. They have opinions but no point of view.... Their talk is the gloomiest type of human discourse I know.... This is a red flag to my nature. Intellectuals, to me have no natures ...
—Margaret Anderson (1886–1973)
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If she [a mother] is confident that feeling something is not the same as acting it out, she will be able to teach this to her child. His feeling will seem less terrifying if she is sure she can control her own. It will be clear to her that respecting his feelings is not the same as giving in to his wishes or accepting his behavior; containing his behavior does not have to be the same as squelching his feelings. Since for most of us, these distinctions were never made clear in our own childhood, we need as much help as our children do in learning to distinguish between behavior and feelings, in keeping our feelings while exercising control over our actions.
—Elaine Heffner (20th century)
Things To Consider When Buying A Musical Instrument ... The first step toward purchasing a musical instrument is to assess your needs. What do you want the instrument to do for you? How do you want to use it? How experienced are you currently? What is your track record with purchasing and using musical instruments? Is the instrument for you or someone else? Will they still be using it in a year's time? In two year's time? Once you have evaluated your needs, begin to research your alternatives...