The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the reasoning powers, but by preconceived opinion, by prejudice. Counsels and Maxims
The emotional pain of rejection or failure teaches us how to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. And this is what is so dangerous about a society that coddles itself (…) we lose the benefits of experiencing healthy doses of pain, a loss that disconnects us from the reality of the world around us. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck
“To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.” The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
If virtue promises good fortune and tranquility and happiness, certainly also the progress towards virtue is progress towards each of these things. Discourses
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