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Perfection isn’t a thing, It is a moment. A very brief moment that in time, that is lost as the world and the universe continues to move around you. If we are going to reject solutions because they aren’t perfect or come from imperfect people, then we will never move forward. Echoes of a Hermit, at: August 12, 2024
— Lawrence Nault - The Mountain Hermit
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Perfection isn’t a thing, It is a moment. A very brief moment that in time, that is lost as the world and the universe continues to move around you. If we are going to reject solutions because they aren’t perfect or come from imperfect people, then we will never move forward. Echoes of a Hermit, at: August 12, 2024" in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Lawrence Nault - The Mountain Hermit
Lawrence Nault is a Canadian author and storyteller. Often working under the name "The Mountain Hermit" he works out of his home in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. His children's books were first published in 2005 (Squirrel Tales), before his foray into political/economic fiction in Jubilee. After a prolonged hiatus, he returned, finding a niche in the eco-fiction and eco-fantasy genres. As of June 6, 2024 Lawrence has nine published books, including two young adult series (The MacIver Kids Adventure, The Draconim series), his original Animal Tales Series, and a speculative fiction novel (Inversion).
About Lawrence Nault - The Mountain Hermit
Lawrence Nault is a Canadian author and storyteller. Often working under the name "The Mountain Hermit" he works out of his home in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. His children's books were first published in 2005 (Squirrel Tales), before his foray into political/economic fiction in Jubilee. After a prolonged hiatus, he returned, finding a niche in the eco-fiction and eco-fantasy genres. As of June 6, 2024 Lawrence has nine published books, including two young adult series (The MacIver Kids Adventure, The Draconim series), his original Animal Tales Series, and a speculative fiction novel (Inversion).
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