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Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.

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Quote of the Week 22 “ Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots. ” ― Victor  Hugo  ( Intellectual Autobiography: Ideas on Literature, Philosophy and Religion ) Triggered by another quote (by Jean-Claude Izzo) misattributed to  Victor  Hugo  as recently seen in Italy: “ Facing the sea, happiness is a simple idea. ” According to Gemini AI t he phrase "In front of the sea, happiness is a simple idea" is not a direct quote from Victor Hugo. It is a common sentiment often associated with the experience of being by the ocean, and while Victor Hugo was a prolific writer who often explored themes of joy and nature, this specific phrase isn't found in his published works. 

Research is the transformation of money into knowledge; innovation is the transformation of knowledge into money.

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Quote of the Week 21 “ Research is the transformation of money into knowledge; innovation is the transformation of knowledge into money. ” ―  Geoffrey Nicholson Triggered by a discussion on LinkedIn. Generated by X/Grok 3

Everything you can imagine is real.

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Quote of the Week 20 “ Everything you can imagine is real. ” ―  Pablo Picasso Obviously generated by AI

Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.

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Quote of the Week 19 “ Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.” ―  Robert Plant,  Stairway to Heaven lyrics Picture and explanation below created with X/Grok3: The phrase "Stairway to Heaven" carries a double meaning, rooted in both its literal imagery and its symbolic or metaphorical interpretations, particularly when viewed through the lens of the famous Led Zeppelin song released in 1971, as well as its broader cultural and spiritual connotations. Literal and Spiritual Meaning : On one level, "Stairway to Heaven" evokes a direct image of a celestial ascent, often tied to religious or spiritual ideas. It can be seen as a reference to Jacob’s Ladder from the Bible (Genesis 28:10-19), where Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending, symbolizing a connection between Earth and the divine. In this sense, the "stairway" represents a pathway to enlightenment, salvation, or the afterlife—a journey toward a higher...