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With that they spurred their horses to a gallop and hurried on ahead to open the tollgates and to prevent anything from getting in the way of the runaway horse. In the same way, though without that heroic and millionaire-like spleen, our own reflective and sensible age is like a curious, critical and worldly-wise person who, at the most, has vitality enough to lay a wager.
— Nov 03, 2026 09:44AM
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Fariha
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...and in order to avoid disturbing or delaying the next generation, the present attends to—the banquets. Only there is a difference: the young man understands himself in the lightheartedness of youth, whereas our generation is serious—even at banquets.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:26AM
Fariha
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Like a young man who decides to work for his examination in all earnest from September 1st, and in order to strengthen his resolution decides to take a holiday during August, so the present generation seems—though this is decidedly more difficult to understand—to have made a solemn resolution that the next generation should set to work seriously,
— Nov 08, 2026 06:26AM
Fariha
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THE AUGUST HOLIDAY
To what shall we compare the conceit of modernity that hungers for instant recognition prior to any actual achievement?
The present is the age of anticipation when even recognition is received in advance. No one is satisfied with doing something definite, every one wants to feel flattered by reflection with the illusion of having discovered at the very least a new continent.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:24AM
To what shall we compare the conceit of modernity that hungers for instant recognition prior to any actual achievement?
The present is the age of anticipation when even recognition is received in advance. No one is satisfied with doing something definite, every one wants to feel flattered by reflection with the illusion of having discovered at the very least a new continent.
Fariha
is on page 71 of 216
As a drunkard constantly requires stronger and stronger stimulation—in order to become intoxicated, likewise the one who has fallen into intentions and promises constantly requires more and more stimulation—in order to walk backward.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:17AM
Fariha
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The intention taken in vain, the unfulfilled promise leaves a residue of despondency, dejection, which perhaps soon again flares up in more passionate protestations of intention, which leave behind only greater languor.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:16AM
Fariha
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With the help of intentions and promises he maintains an orientation towards the good, he is turned towards the good, and with this orientation towards the good he moves backwards farther and farther away from it. With every renewed intention and promise it seems as if he takes a step forward, and yet he not only remains standing still but really takes a step backward.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:16AM
Fariha
is on page 71 of 216
...he greets the person, giving assurances again and again that he is coming immediately, or incessantly saying "Here I am"— although he gets farther and farther away by walking backwards—then it is not so easy to become aware. And so it is with the one who, rich in good intentions and quick to promise, retreats backwards farther and farther from the good.
— Nov 08, 2026 06:15AM
Fariha
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THE MAN WHO WALKED BACKWARDS
Why do inconsistent behaviors so often accompany exorbitant professions of good intentions?
When a man turns his back upon someone and walks away, it is so easy to see that he walks away, but when a man hits upon a method of turning his face towards the one he is walking away from, hits upon a method of walking backwards while with appearance and glance and salutations[...]
— Nov 08, 2026 06:14AM
Why do inconsistent behaviors so often accompany exorbitant professions of good intentions?
When a man turns his back upon someone and walks away, it is so easy to see that he walks away, but when a man hits upon a method of turning his face towards the one he is walking away from, hits upon a method of walking backwards while with appearance and glance and salutations[...]
Fariha
is on page 75 of 216
At the meeting itself he would be able to create the impression that his audience had rebelled, after which they would all go quietly home—having spent a very pleasant evening.
— Nov 05, 2026 09:38AM
Fariha
is on page 75 of 216
On the other hand a political virtuoso might bring off a feat almost as remarkable. He might write a manifesto suggesting a general assembly at which people should decide upon a rebellion, and it would be so carefully worded that even the censor would let it pass.
— Nov 05, 2026 09:37AM