Great Horned owl perched in leafy tree glowing in afternoon sun. *there are other shots of this owl next to this image in the "Great Horned Owl" set © 2011 A L Christensen

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„But goodness alone is never enough. A hard cold wisdom is required, too, for goodness to accomplish good. Goodness without wisdom invariably accomplishes evil.“ Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) This creek in the Rosenlauital has its origin in the Rosenlaui glacier. The water is freezing cold.

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Virgin Mother and Child. The Hagia Sophia / Ayasofya Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

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“To keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom, and keep our mind strong and clear. Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.” Buddha quotes (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of …

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The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. – James Allen

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Inside my head there lives a dream that I want to see in the sun Behind my eyes there lives a me that I’ve been hiding for much too long Cause I’ve been too afraid to let it show Cause I’m scared of the judgment that may follow Always putting …

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