January 14
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When my mind is operating at its peak, it should depress me to think that this is the best I can do, because it's not very good at all. When my mind is operating normally, I should be even more depressed.
— John S. Hall
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "When my mind is operating at its peak, it should depress me to think that this is the best I can do, because it's not very good at all. When my mind is operating normally, I should be even more depressed." in the context of "January 14" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John S. Hall" (Sourced, Quotes from Daily Negations (2007))
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About John S. Hall
John S. Hall (born John Charles Hall on September 2, 1960) is an American poet, author, singer, and lawyer perhaps best known for his work with King Missile, an avant-garde band that he co-founded in 1986 and has since led in various disparate incarnations.
About John S. Hall
John S. Hall (born John Charles Hall on September 2, 1960) is an American poet, author, singer, and lawyer perhaps best known for his work with King Missile, an avant-garde band that he co-founded in 1986 and has since led in various disparate incarnations.
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