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"Given that there are infinite possibilities in an infinite number of universes. . .it's only logical that I would be the one sitting right here thinking about these things right now." (Joseph Holbrook)
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“I've heard some say that Growing Older is a gift, which sounds a whole lot like a rationalization to me. Growing older is inevitable. And at anywhere along the line, if you're not wise enough to appreciate where you've been and where you are. . . it's doubtful you'll appreciate where you're going.” (Joseph Holbrook)
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"It's a sad state of affairs when the differences between reality and satire are indiscernible. . . and civilization is at stake." (Joseph Holbrook)

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Knowledge, Understanding, Creativity, Friendship, Happiness, Humor, Harmony, Passion, Compassion, Peace, Love. . . Of course these are The Purpose. . . It seems so obvious . (Joseph Holbrook)
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"I wouldn't trade my life for anything; then again, I haven't had any decent offers." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Philosophies provide perspectives to consider, whereas Religions provide interpretations of what they believe God wants you to think." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"I wonder what the United States could be if politicians made decisions based on common sense, the law and the constitution, rather than political consequences." (Joseph Holbrook)
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" Absolutely nothing brings about racism and bigotry faster than claiming it falsely." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Back in the '60's, we asked: 'How do we free our souls?' Since the '90's, all they ask is: 'Does it have a net worth. . .or is it just a deductible?" (Joseph Holbrook)
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"I love preparing for opportunities that have absolutely no likelihood to occur. (Joseph Holbrook)"
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"Looking for something you've lost, is altogether different than looking for something you've never known." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"The purity of the investigation has nothing to do with how the results are used." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"I love to watch people work. It gives me a sense of accomplishment without breaking a sweat." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Though the existence of any religion is dependent on there being a God, the existence of God is not dependent on there being any religion." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"We are sentient, integral aspects of THE TRUTH as it exists here and now. How could it possibly be more personal, more intimate, more humbling, more exciting. It's only logical to be responsible with the position." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"People learn to see through a personal filter that has been molded by knowledge and experience. A wise person sees through his own filter, but learns to look through everyone else's as well." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Epiphanies are life defining moments that arrive unexpectedly. I miss them when they don't come, and then get mired in the expectation of their arrival. That. . .should be a definition of conundrum." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"We all seek definition in our lives, when it's actually freedom from definition that we want" (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Other than what mankind misinterprets, misunderstands, contrives or lies about, there is absolutely nothing in the entire universe that is false." (Joseph Holbrook)

"There is absolutely nothing in the entire Universe that is false, other than what mankind misinterprets, misunderstands, contrives or lies about."

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When charged with being judgmental, I always reply: "You bet I am . . .and don't believe people who say they aren't. . .and couldn't rely on a person who can't be." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Good or bad, mankind's future is ultimately what he imagines it to be." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"One of our strongest traits is adaptability. It allows us to contend with extreme physical and psychological changes in our surroundings and, unfortunately, also permits us to take far too much for granted." (Joseph Holbrook)
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"Beer is kind of like a well trained mongrel dog. It's cheap and does exactly what you want it to do." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"The documents we hold so dear mean absolutely nothing if we permit the most important words in them to be redefined." (Joseph Holbrook)

(Commenting on a '05 Supreme Court decision that literally changed the definition of "Public Use" in Eminent Domain cases. Ownership of private property went out the window in favor of Corporate expansion )

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"The Mona Lisa cannot be found in a bucket of paint. It may seem that Truth can be found in the facts, but it only comes to life through application."(Joseph Holbrook)

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"So often, life has to do with attending to the edges..... and therein lies the art." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"There's always a personal warmth with people who have explored and created a decent life process, even when it's different than your own." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"If it took this long to get from barbaric to now.... why does the trip back look so short?" (Joseph Holbrook)

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"It's impossible to waste time if there isn't anything important to do.......so I try to keep important things to a minimum."(Joseph Holbrook)

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"One of our greatest gifts lies in our ability to decide exactly where things should go. One of our greatest faults is our propensity to put them there..........no matter what the consequences." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"It's how we individually distort truth that gives life to who we think we are." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"People can be talked into believing anything." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"At times, walls seem insurmountable, too high to conquer; when I'm lucky, I recognize that I've mistaken "information" for "process" and that the Walls seem insurmountable because.......... I just don't practice climbing enough." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"Crap floats when it's full of gas, and it comes to the surface. That makes it easy to see, but it generally means you've eaten the wrong stuff. All too often, I see society that way." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"The sciences, religions and philosophies all scream 'Make way for what we're about !!'. There are usually truths within all of them, but they also misinterpret, lie and fool themselves a little. The important thing is that they all have a little fun along the way."(Joseph Holbrook)

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"From personal experience: I know it's possible for wisdom and stupidity to occupy the same space at the same time." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"I always try to revere the meaningful.... while enjoying the superficial."(Joseph Holbrook)

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" I'm not sure one can really know True History." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"A bleeding heart liberal is one who approaches a pack of wild lions believing they are vegetarians. When he finds they're not, he believes they can be converted with government funding." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"On April Fools day, everyone lies....just for fun. We should pick a day where everyone tells the truth just for fun. April 2nd would be good. I wonder who'd play."(Joseph Holbrook)

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"When we're lucky, everybody around us grows up too." (Joseph Holbrook)

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"What the world really needs is a good 10 cent placebo."(Joseph Holbrook)

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"There's nothing quite so difficult as being a procrastinating perfectionist." (Joseph Holbrook)

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“I think we should designate a new annual Holiday, "Capitalism Day", so that future generations might remember what it was.” (I later looked it up and there IS an International

Capitalism Day on the first Sunday of June each year. Who knew.) (Joseph Holbrook)

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Being separate from God is a penalty of ego.

As long as you are pursuing, it is you who are separating.

Chasing what can't be caught, when IT is where you are. (Joseph Holbrook)

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"We have no idea how often or in what form consciousness arises throughout the Universe, nor can we be sure that ours is anything but a rudimentary example of the possibilities. I, for one, am confident that is exactly the case.” (Joseph Holbrook)

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“Life and Death are always only a breath away and it's not as though we ever have complete control over either. I'm just trying to have a good time while I'm here.” (Joseph Holbrook)

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“If Natural Selection favors Creationists at all, it must be that they are necessary to keep science looking for better ways to communicate reality to everyone.” (Joseph Holbrook)

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