Words of Wisdom — June 24, 2014

Darwin on Poetry and Music

“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week.” – Charles Darwin

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“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week.” – Charles Darwin

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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