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If only God is among us, and eternity exists, then everything is different. We can distinguish good from evil, light from darkness, and despair disappears. —ERASMUS

“Whether we believe in eternity or not determines our actions. Therefore, it is crucial that we determine what is mortal in us, and what is eternal, and that we cherish those things eternal.”—After BLAISE PASCAL

The more a person analyzes his inner self, the more insignificant he seems to himself. This is the first lesson of wisdom. Let us be humble, and we will become wise. Let us know our weakness, and it will give us power. —WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING

“War creates a state in which power and glory is at the end too often received by the most undeserving and vicious people.” —Tolstoy

Three temptations torture people: sexual desire, pride, and lust for wealth. All the misfortunes of mankind come from these three cravings. Without them, people would live in happiness. But how can we get rid of these terrible illnesses? … Work on yourself and improve yourself; this is the answer. Start the improvement of this world from within. —F. ROBERT DE LAMENNAIS

“Sexual desire is the most all-consuming of desires. This desire is never sated, for the more it is satisfied, the more it grows.” —Tolstoy

A person becomes happy to the same extent to which he or she gives happiness to other people. —JEREMY BENTHAM