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The Marginalian
by Maria Popova
Timeless ideas on art, science and how to live, gathered with care.
Maria Popova's weekly digest of her writing on art, science, philosophy and poetry, drawing out the ideas that help us live more thoughtfully.
Sample issue headlines
Illustrative- 01Rilke on the patience of growth
- 02What the stars taught Carl Sagan
- 03The art of noticing
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Example AI summaryRilke on the patience of growth
Maria Popova revisits Rilke's letters on patience and growth. She draws out his advice to live the questions rather than rush to answers.
Why it matters: A calm counterweight to a busy week.
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