[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fw52AYjwhIpUUZjUP_d8OXi2Mel-KHtGJQNcv5E0XoPQ":3,"$fF9Va6Qn-IlP_oE75MkMzFPHdj3XYRBUA2wB7-AbV6R8":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},2178,"Logan Pearsall Smith","L",149,null,"logan-pearsall-smith",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},222,"inspirational",5,{"quotes":17,"pagination":83},[18,27,33,39,45,51,57,63,70,77],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":26},4023441,"We need new friends; some of us are cannibals who have eaten their old friends up; others must have ever-renewed audiences before whom to re-enact an ideal version of their lives.",8,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nLogan Pearsall Smith, a British-American essayist and critic, wrote these words in his 1937 book \"Trivial Communion.\" During the early 20th century, Smith was living through a period of significant social change, where traditional values were being challenged by the rise of modernism. His life was also marked by personal struggles, including the loss of loved ones and the decline of aristocratic influence in society.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote appears to be lamenting the superficiality of modern relationships. However, Smith is actually highlighting a profound insight: that human connections are inherently fleeting and that we must constantly seek new audiences for our performances – whether these be intellectual, emotional, or creative. This implies that true fulfillment lies not in holding onto past relationships but in continually reinventing oneself to connect with others.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the importance of embracing impermanence and adaptability in your personal and professional life. Recognize that every relationship has a limited shelf-life, and instead of clinging to old connections, focus on cultivating new ones – whether through networking, learning new skills, or exploring new interests – as these will provide the fertile ground for an authentic expression of yourself.",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},4023409,"It is the dread of something happening, something unknown and dreadful, that makes us do anything to keep the flicker of talk from dying out.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":36,"source":37,"quote_tag":38,"commentary":9},4023386,"How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares, were there a danger of their coming true!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":9},4023371,"Whiskey has killed more men than bullets, but most men would rather be full of whiskey than bullets. What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},4023361,"People often say that life is the thing but I prefer reading.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},4023352,"To say what you think will certainly damage you in society, but a free tongue is worth more than a thousand invitations.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},4023342,"Most people sell their souls and live with a good conscience on the proceeds.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":66,"has_image":22,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},3799036,"Only a generation of readers will span a generation of writers.",7,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":66,"has_image":22,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":76},3799002,"The newest books are those that never grow old.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nLogan Pearsall Smith, an American-born British author and essayist, penned these words in his 1907 book \"All Trivia.\" At the time, Smith was reflecting on the fleeting nature of human knowledge and culture. As a member of the Bloomsbury Group, he was part of a circle that valued intellectual curiosity and creative expression.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nSmith's statement belies its simplicity by suggesting that what truly endures is not the static content itself but our relationship with it—our ability to rediscover, reinterpret, and recontextualize. This paradox challenges the conventional notion of \"new\" and \"old,\" instead proposing a dynamic interplay between innovation and tradition.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo cultivate a mind that never grows old, adopt a strategy of deliberate temporal oscillation: regularly revisit foundational texts or artistic movements, not as a nostalgic exercise but to unearth fresh insights by juxtaposing them with contemporary perspectives. This practice will help you appreciate the evolving nature of knowledge and foster a more dynamic engagement with your own creative endeavors.",{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":66,"has_image":22,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},3798958,"Charming people live up to the very edge of their charm, and behave as outrageously as the world lets them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":84,"totalPages":85,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":86},1,15,10]