If intellection and knowledge were mere passion from without, or the bare reception of extraneous and adventitious forms, then no reason could be given at all why a mirror or looking-glass should not understand; whereas it cannot so much as sensibly perceive those images which it receives and reflects to us.
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It can be helpful simply to make a written or mental list of the things you do each day. Then give yourself a mental credit for each of them, however small. This will help you focus on what you have done instead of what you haven't gotten around to do. It may sound simplistic, but it works.
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By concentrating our attention on the effect rather than the causes, we can avoid the laborious, nearly impossible task of trying to detect and deflect the many psychological influences on liking.
Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win. Channel your energy. read more
Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win. Channel your energy. Focus.
The free man is he who does not fear to go to the end of his thought.
The free man is he who does not fear to go to the end of his thought.
What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call 'thought'.
What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call 'thought'.
A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.
My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.
Freedom all solace to man gives: He lives at ease that freely lives.
Freedom all solace to man gives: He lives at ease that freely lives.
