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But you need a hell of a sense of humor to handle it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3327027,"Sometimes human nature can leave you looking just a little shamefaced.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3327024,"Philosophy begins when you don’t know where to look for an answer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3327018,"The living always get over the dead. That’s what the dead never realize. If ever the dead did come back, they’d only have been sore that somehow you managed to get over their dying at all.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":52},3327013,"And tell them all about the books you’ve read. Better still, buy some more books and read them. That’s an order. You can never read too many books.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from a letter or a personal correspondence written by Philip Broomhall Kerr, also known as P.B. Kerr, during his tenure as the leader of Theosophical Society in India in the early 20th century. This was an era marked by significant intellectual and spiritual exploration, with numerous influential thinkers and writers contributing to the global conversation on spirituality, philosophy, and personal growth.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly straightforward directive is a critique of complacency and a commentary on the societal pressures that stifle individual potential. Kerr's emphasis on reading more books reveals his concern about the lack of intellectual curiosity and the tendency for people to settle into a fixed mindset, rather than continuously seeking knowledge and growth.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced, information-rich environment, Kerr's advice can be distilled into a strategy for professionals and creatives: make time for continuous learning by dedicating a portion of your day or week to reading widely and exploring new subjects. By adopting this mindset, you'll cultivate an openness to new ideas and perspectives that will allow you to stay adaptable and innovative in the face of changing circumstances.",{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3327005,"The bone won’t come to the dog. 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