James Edward Olliges Jr. (Jim James) Quotes

I just think meditation is so important because it gives you a chance to see what's going on in your brain.

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• The last thing I would ever do is try to become a network programmer.

  

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• I like that about London. It comes together when it needs to, and it has magic.

  

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• I just think meditation is so important because it gives you a chance to see what's going on in your brain.

  

  James Edward Olliges Jr.
  • Important
  • Brain
  • Meditation