the Art of Choosing

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"Poetry is what is gained in translation." by Joseph Brodsky

Sitting on my bookshelf, the Art of Choosing, the book is waiting to be read. I bought it couple of weeks ago based on a friend recommendation. I even read the first 3 pages and I loved it. Yesterday, my brother sent me the link to this TED talk. Choice is a very interesting topic and it is even more interesting when you look at it from different cultural point of views.

Comments

shobeir said…
thanks... this is an awesome speech! The only question is do you choose Ballet slippers or Adorable :D ?
August 01, 2010
Daisy said…
since some of us are going for the 3rd option, I am gonna choose Sangria red ;)
August 01, 2010
Aftab bano said…
hm? What are you talking about guys??
August 01, 2010
Daisy said…
:)
long story! I tell you tomorrow over the phone :)
August 02, 2010
shobeir said…
A very wise comment Daisy jan!
And btw, the Sangria red is among my favorite colours! ;-)
August 02, 2010
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