It is the acquisition of skills in particular, irrespective of their utility, that is potent in making life meaningful. Since man has no inborn skills, the survival of the species has depended on the ability to acquire and perfect skills. Hence the mastery of skills is a uniquely human activity and yields deep satisfaction.
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There is no great concurrence between learning and wisdom.
There is no great concurrence between learning and wisdom.
Idealism without realism is impotent. Realism without idealism is immoral.
Idealism without realism is impotent. Realism without idealism is immoral.
When an elephant is in trouble even a frog will kick him.
When an elephant is in trouble even a frog will kick him.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
What are we when we are alone? Some, when they are alone, cease to exist.
What are we when we are alone? Some, when they are alone, cease to exist.
The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.
The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.
Learning is not compulsory. Neither is survival.
Learning is not compulsory. Neither is survival.
The less satisfaction we derive from being ourselves, the greater is our desire to be like others.
The less satisfaction we derive from being ourselves, the greater is our desire to be like others.
