“In social networks, the function of "friends" is primarily to heighten narcissism by granting attention, as consumers, to the ego exhibited as a commodity.”
― Müdigkeitsgesellschaft
― Müdigkeitsgesellschaft
“Morality doesn’t mean ‘following divine commands’. It means ‘reducing suffering’. Hence in order to act morally, you don’t need to believe in any myth or story. You just need to develop a deep appreciation of suffering.”
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
“In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power.”
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
“De sede fátima devoras a firmeza
e tão fecunda ou dor
tornaste a tua fala
que és teu próprio alimento e teu sustento
na solidão imensa em que
resvalas”
― Novas Cartas Portuguesas
e tão fecunda ou dor
tornaste a tua fala
que és teu próprio alimento e teu sustento
na solidão imensa em que
resvalas”
― Novas Cartas Portuguesas
“Thousands of years before our liberal age, ancient Buddhism went further by denying not just all cosmic dramas, but even the inner drama of human creation. The universe has no meaning, and human feelings too are not part of a great cosmic tale. They are ephemeral vibrations, appearing and disappearing for no particular purpose. That’s the truth. Get over it.”
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
― 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
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