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This quotation examines the core nature of Philosophy as articulated by Philip Wylie. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Philosophy provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Philip Wylie

Philip Gordon Wylie was an American writer of works ranging from science fiction, mysteries, and social diatribes, to satire concerning topics such as ecology and the threat of nuclear holocaust.

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"One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen."

— Philip Wylie
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"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."

— John Wooden
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"I mean, the things you think will never happen, you have to confront; those things that come into your life that you thought you never could deal with, you do."

— Mario Cantone
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"Many of those who argue for vouchers say that they simply want to use competition to improve public education. I don't think it works that way, and I've been watching this for a longtime."

— Jonathan Kozol
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"I remember listening to the radio as a kid and finding that the songs always made me feel more peaceful. Funny, but the more hurtin' the music was, the better it made me feel. I think of that now when I write my songs. I may not be feelin' the blues myself, but I'm writing them for other people who have a hard life."

— Chris Isaak
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