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The cognition conforming to worldly convention is the cognition by the heart of heats of other beings and persons.
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The Enthusiast: In Praise of Agatha Christie’s Accidental Sleuths nyti.ms/2osdlTF

In Praise of Agatha Christie’s Accidental Sleuths (Published 2017)

The doyenne of mysteries is best known for Poirot and Miss Marple. But her less famous detectives are the ones who keep this reader coming back.

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Like a broken gong, be still and silent. Know the stillness of freedom where there is no more striving.
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North Korea threatened to attack U.S. military bases in South Korea, warning it could destroy them "within minutes" nyti.ms/2ouwzIt
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The glorious chariots of kings shatter, the body turns to dust. But the spirit of purity is changeless and so the pure instruct the pure.
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Weeds choke the field. Passion, hatred, illusion, desire poison one's nature. Honor one who is without passion, hatred, illusion and desire.
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@nytimes12 Apr 2017
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's former president who became notorious for denying the Holocaust, is running again nyti.ms/2p9gAPV

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Ex-President of Iran, Files to Run Again (Published 2017)

The surprising decision by Mr. Ahmadinejad, who became notorious in the West by threatening Israel and denying the existence of the Holocaust, may test Iran’s establishment.

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United Airlines offers refunds as outrage over video of a passenger being dragged off a flight continues nyti.ms/2ouj0dB

United Airlines Offers Refunds as Outrage at a Violent Removal Continues (Published 2017)

The airline offered a refund to every passenger on the flight from which a man was dragged on Sunday, and the Chicago Aviation Department placed two more officers on leave.

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With gentleness overcome anger. With generosity overcome meanness. With truth overcome deceit.
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Never speak harsh words For they will rebound upon you. Angry words hurt And the hurt rebounds. Like a broken gong.
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Lot of violence and fear in the world tonight — may all beings find their inner treasure.
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The true master lives in truth, In goodness and restraint, Non-violence, moderation and purity.
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Fresh milk takes time to sour. So a fool's mischief
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@nytimes8 Apr 2017
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Cow slaughter ban: The Cricket ball may be on the endangered list next ! @ShashiTharoor What to do sirji 😯 m.timesofindia.com/city/mumb…
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Sleep has become a measure of success: The more you get, the more powerful you seem nyti.ms/2pePshw

Sleep Is the New Status Symbol (Published 2017)

Once we would brag of not needing very much of it. Now deep slumber is a coveted state achieved with gadgets, apps, gizmos and classes.

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Meditate on water; gaze on water clear and pure, remember this image, clear and fixed, never allow your thoughts to be scattered and lost.
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