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It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, read more
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.
I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea read more
I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It really is like colonialism. The colonies suddenly decide that they can and should exist with their own personality and should detach from the control of the mother country. At first the colony is perceived as being treacherous. It's a betrayal. Ultimately, it can be seen as the separation of a partner that could be very valuable as an equal rather than as something you dominate.
The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get read more
The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants.
The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.
The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.
The human body is a machine which winds its own springs.
The human body is a machine which winds its own springs.
Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.
Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.
A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul: a sick body is a prison.
A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul: a sick body is a prison.
The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.
The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.
The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body
The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body
