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A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from read more
A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.
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.
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, read more
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
Thought is a dangerous thing; it makes one see that the popular notions of society are wrong.
Thought is a dangerous thing; it makes one see that the popular notions of society are wrong.
The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.
The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.
Those who claim to always be right,
are always wrong about atleast one thing.
Those who claim to always be right,
are always wrong about atleast one thing.
It's the men behind who "make" the man ahead.
It's the men behind who "make" the man ahead.
We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high read more
We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.
