That which makes the man no worse than he was makes his life no worse: it has no power to harm, without or within. Book IV
"Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?" The Analects of Confucius
For in order to command well, we should know how to submit; and he who submits with a good grace will some time become worthy of commanding. On The Laws
I suddenly found myself disentangled from the demonic snares, I saw the world before me bright and joyous once more, I was no longer subject to anxiety attacks and heart palpitations that choked me. The spell was broken, I was no longer a lost soul in torment, I was once again a schoolboy as always. Demian
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