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A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because read more
A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die out, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.
We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.
We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.
Most of the change we think we see in life Is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Most of the change we think we see in life Is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. read more
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.
Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in this world.
Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in this world.
A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.
A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.
It is against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, read more
It is against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self-critical?
That is the whole trouble with being a heretic. One usually must think out everything for oneself.
That is the whole trouble with being a heretic. One usually must think out everything for oneself.
A society that refuses to strive for superfluities is likely to end up lacking in necessities.
A society that refuses to strive for superfluities is likely to end up lacking in necessities.
