“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.”
― Into the Wild
― Into the Wild
“If you're betrayed, release disappointment at once.
By that way, the bitterness has no time to take root.”
― My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut
By that way, the bitterness has no time to take root.”
― My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut
“I give you this to take with you:
Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can
begin again, with pure joy in the uprooting.”
― Letters to My Daughters
Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can
begin again, with pure joy in the uprooting.”
― Letters to My Daughters
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