R. Buckminster Fuller Quotes

Havenotness is caused by society's failure to design and produce the right tools and goods. Money alone is not the panacea.

R. Buckminster Fuller

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• Society
• Alone
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• The only time I eat alone is if I'm really tired or upset about something or on the phone to one of my friends, when it's easier to be alone. But you can't be too wrapped up in yourself... it starts making you look a little bit prima donna.

  

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• A fan sent me a letter and a $10 bill. It's a short letter - all she said was, 'Hey, since it's harder for you to go out these days without getting photographed, here $10 for a pizza.' I was like, 'Aww, she sent me money for a pizza so I could eat at home!'

  

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• I understand that there are thick, dark circles under my eyes. I have grown to appreciate them. I have noticed that my nose grows a little hookier on a near-monthly basis. That's fine. I know there are wrinkles ready to stake their claim as full time residents on my forehead any moment now. My dad has those, too, and I find that endearing.

  

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• Havenotness is caused by society's failure to design and produce the right tools and goods. Money alone is not the panacea.

  

  R. Buckminster Fuller
  • Money
  • Society
  • Alone