The Value of Self-Questioning

“The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.”
― Kenneth Patchen (born on this date in 1911)

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December 13, 2013

“The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.” ― Kenneth Patchen (born on this date in 1911)

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