Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. When self-esteem is low, our resilience in the face of life's adversities is diminished. We crumble before vicissitudes that a healthier sense of self could vanquish. We tend to be more influenced by the desire to avoid pain than to experience joy. Negatives have more power over us than positives.
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The 'missing link' between ape and man will probably never be found- because it was an embryo.
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People who have time on their hands will inevitably waste the time of people who have work to do.
When we find ourselves wondering about the meaning of conditions and events, its always useful to ask, who profits?
When we find ourselves wondering about the meaning of conditions and events, its always useful to ask, who profits?
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There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous.
Life is simply the reification of the process of living.
Life is simply the reification of the process of living.
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity.
There is no truth sure enough to justify persecution.
There is no truth sure enough to justify persecution.
