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Posted on October 18, 2014 by mangoislands

“Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn’t, it ain’t. That’s logic.” Lewis Carroll

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Posted on September 6, 2014 by mangoislands

Let us not live our lives in wait for our turn to be heard.

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Sleepless

Posted on August 15, 2014 by mangoislands

“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby It is most unfortunate to finally face this moment in … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 9, 2014 by mangoislands

“I’m not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” -A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

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Posted on August 4, 2014 by mangoislands

“How can a few numbers contain all of time?” -Peggy Olson, Mad Men

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L’égoïsme et l’intérêt personnel

Posted on July 30, 2014 by mangoislands

Il y a depuis longtemps que j’ai écrit un seul mot de français, mais je pense que je veux retourner à la langue. J’ai découvert que quand j’écris en anglais, je mets trop d’attention sur les choses comme la grammaire, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 30, 2014 by mangoislands

“They thought that the bullets would silence us but they failed. And then, out of that silence, came thousands of voices.” -Malala Yousafzai

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Conceptualizing the Abstract

Posted on July 26, 2014 by mangoislands

Assuming time, the most objective concept, is in fact relative, what then exists outside of our minds? Do we all perceive the world through different views or do we each perceive unique worlds that our minds piece together? Assuming verity … Continue reading →

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On War, the Bleeding Ground

Posted on July 24, 2014 by mangoislands

As in all of history’s crusades, our brothers and sisters take each others’ lives. One can’t help but want to scream, “It is not your life to take! In what world were you given the right to decide on the … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 24, 2014 by mangoislands

“For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” -Mark 8:36 ESV

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