“People who are ignorant of philosophy blame others for their own misfortunes. Those who are beginning to learn philosophy blame themselves. Those who have mastered philosophy blame no one.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“If you wish to have peace and contentment, release your attachment to all things outside your control. This is the path of freedom and happiness. If you want not just peace and contentment, but power and wealth too, you may forfeit the former in seeking the latter, and will lose your freedom and happiness along the way.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“Working within our sphere of control, we are naturally free, independent, and strong. Beyond that sphere, we are weak, limited, and dependent.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
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