"Patience is a virtue because the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

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This reflection on philosophy by Janet Asimov resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in philosophy is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Janet Asimov

Janet Opal Asimov, usually writing as J. O. Jeppson, was an American science fiction writer, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst.

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