When we stand the truth on its head we generally fail to notice that our head is not … - Friedrich Nietzsche

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My son traveled the world with me on every tour. He wasn't a lover of school, so it was easy with him. I had a tutor on the road, keep him at the same level, so when he'd pop back home he'd go right back in.

Friedrich Nietzsche

When we stand the truth on its head we generally fail to notice that our head is not standing where it should be standing either.

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And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.

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Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.

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Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

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There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.

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I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

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