"Through knowledge, you can develop the economy. Without knowledge, you cannot improve a society."

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“Teachers, not students, are the ones who are failing. As Albert Einstein said that “all religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree,” the detachment of philosophy – the forefather of all knowledge and academic disciplines – from mathematics, sciences, and technology is the fundamental reason for failure in modern-day K-12 and higher education.”

“Albert Einstein achieved immortality, just like Socrates did. Life with a purpose leads to immortality.”

“Diversity and integration are also needed in science and technology. Pride and prejudice are obstacles to scientific advancements and truth seeking.”

“Every major technological innovation propels humanity forward to the point of no return.”

“The two-way street of Total Information Awareness is the road that leads to a more transparent and complete picture of ourselves, our governments, and our world.”

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— Narada Maha Thera

Religion1898–1983

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"Unfortunately, the optimistic view that "classical civilization" handed down certain fundamental works that managed to include the knowledge contained in the lost writings has proved groundless. In fa…"

— Lucio Russo

Mathematics1944–2025

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"That afternoon I came to understand that one of the deepest purposes of intellectual sophistication is to provide distance between us and our most disturbing personal truths and gnawing fears."

— Richard Russo

Literature1949

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"A severe morality holds that intercourse has something wrong about it if it is ever done except explicitly as being required for that preservation of human life which is what makes intercourse a good …"

— G. E. M. Anscombe

Philosophy1919–2001

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