"He who seeks peace must remember that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and M. A. R. Barker's insight into time is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About M. A. R. Barker

Muhammad Abd-al-Rahman Barker was an American linguist who was professor of Urdu and South Asian Studies and created one of the first roleplaying games, Empire of the Petal Throne. He wrote several fantasy and science fantasy novels based in his associated world setting of Tékumel.

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"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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