When 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.
JORDAN PETERSONPet a cat when you encounter one on the street.
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What you aim at determines what you see.
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If society is corrupt, but not the individuals within it, then where did the corruption originate? How is it propagated? It’s a one-sided, deeply ideological theory.
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The better ambitions have to do with the development of character and ability, rather than status and power. The status you can lose. You carry character with you wherever you go, and it allows you to prevail against adversity.
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It is far better to render beings in your care competent than to protect them.
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True thinking is rare – just like true listening.
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Dreams shed light on the dim places where reason itself has yet to voyage.
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Who cares if you are the prime minister of Canada when someone else is the president of the United States?
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If you are not willing to be a fool, you can’t become a master.
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Life is indistinguishable from effortful maintenance.
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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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It is far better to render beings in your car competent than to protect them.
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Experience is the best teacher, and the worst experiences teach the best lessons.
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It is not virtuous to be victimized by a bully, even if that bully is oneself.
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Question for parents: do you want to make your children safe, or strong?
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If you fulfill your obligations every day you don’t need to worry about the future.
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