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Lack of sensitivity is perhaps basically an unawareness of ourselves.
Lack of sensitivity is perhaps basically an unawareness of ourselves.
The power of habit and the charm of novelty are the two adverse forces which explain the follies of mankind.
The power of habit and the charm of novelty are the two adverse forces which explain the follies of mankind.
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or our worthlessness, we are almost impervious read more
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or our worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. Thus a feeling of utter worthlessness can be a source of courage.
A man is never more his single separate self than when he sets out on a journey.
A man is never more his single separate self than when he sets out on a journey.
Do what thy manhood bids thee do, from none but self expect applause;He noblest lives and noblest dies who makes read more
Do what thy manhood bids thee do, from none but self expect applause;He noblest lives and noblest dies who makes and keeps his self-made laws.
The main fuel to speed the world's progress is our stock of knowledge, and the brake is our lack of read more
The main fuel to speed the world's progress is our stock of knowledge, and the brake is our lack of imagination.
Habits... the only reason they persist is that they are offering some satisfaction. You allow them to persist by not read more
Habits... the only reason they persist is that they are offering some satisfaction. You allow them to persist by not seeking any other, better form of satisfying the same needs. Every habit, good or bad, is acquired and learned in the same way -- by finding that it is a means of satisfaction.
Do not trust your memory; it is a net full of holes; the most beautiful prizes slip through it. - read more
Do not trust your memory; it is a net full of holes; the most beautiful prizes slip through it. - The Heart's Domain.
It's amazing how much "mature wisdom" resembles being too tired.
It's amazing how much "mature wisdom" resembles being too tired.
