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The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active read more
Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active life, while those who are more adapted to the contemplative life can take upon themselves the works of the active life so as to become yet more apt for contemplation.
Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline read more
Either you think -- or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline your natural tastes, civilize and sterilize you.
Never practice two vices at once.
Never practice two vices at once.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.
Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
There is no more beautiful life than that of a student.
Nobody can do it for you.
Nobody can do it for you.
