"Wisdom principle 97 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 57."

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When Donald Barthelme speaks about wisdom, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of wisdom in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Donald Barthelme

Donald Barthelme Jr. was an American short story writer and novelist known for his playful, postmodernist style of short fiction. Barthelme also worked as a newspaper reporter for the Houston Post, was managing editor of Location magazine, director of the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston (1961–1962), co-founder of Fiction, and a professor at various universities. He also was one of the original founders of the University of Houston Creative Writing Program.

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