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we do not encounter a correct understanding of asceticism in modern society. The sole reason for this is that modern society does not live a spiritual life.
“Fiction is a house with many stately mansions, but also one in which it is wise, at least sometimes, to swing from the chandeliers.”
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“How can he talk like that?" thought Pierre. He considered his friend a model of perfection because Prince Andrew possessed in the highest degree just the very qualities Pierre lacked, and which might be best described as strength of will.”
― War and Peace
― War and Peace
“The reality is that every time we manipulate nature's rhythms, we create unintended consequences that then require us to make still further changes."
~ Glenn Aparicio Parry”
― Original Thinking: A Radical Revisioning of Time, Humanity, and Nature
~ Glenn Aparicio Parry”
― Original Thinking: A Radical Revisioning of Time, Humanity, and Nature
“As book collectors know all too well: We only regret our economies, never our extravagances.”
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“Solitude is fine but you need someone to tell that solitude is fine.”
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