That the soul of the individual eternally hungers for the heroism of genuine being.
JORDAN PETERSONWhen existence reveals itself as existentially intolerable, thinking collapses in on itself. In such situations – in the depths—it’s noticing, not thinking, that does the trick.
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If a child has not been taught to behave properly by the age of four, it will forever be difficult for him or her to make friends.
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True thinking is rare – just like true listening.
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What you aim at determines what you see.
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Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.
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The purpose of life, as far as I can tell, is to find a mode of being that’s so meaningful that the fact that life is suffering is no longer relevant.
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what can be truly loved about a person is inseparable from their limitations.
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It’s a luxury to pursue what makes you happy; it’s a moral obligation to pursue what you find meaningful.
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A hurricane is an act of God. But failure to prepare, when the necessity for preparation is well known – that’s sin.
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We cannot navigate, without something to aim at and, while we are in this world, we must always navigate.
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The secret to your existence is right in front of you. It manifests itself as all those things you know you should do but are avoiding.
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Treat yourself like you would someone you’re responsible for helping.
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So, listen, to yourself and to those with whom you are speaking. Your wisdom then consists not of the knowledge you already have, but the continual search for knowledge, which is the highest form of wisdom.
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When you have something to say, silence is a lie.
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You don’t get to choose not to pay a price, you only get to choose which price you pay.
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We require routine and tradition. That’s order. Order can become excessive, and that’s not good, but chaos can swamp us, so we drown – and that is also not good. We need to stay on the straight and narrow path.
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