The union of scepticism and yearning
begets mysticism.
(Nietzsche.)
Κατηγορία: Psychology
William James, «The art of being wise…»
The art of being wise
is the art of knowing
what to overlook.
(William james: Principles of Psychology.)
Publilius Syrus, «There is more of fear…»
There is more of fear
than delight in a secret pleasure.
(Publilius Syrus: Sententiae.)
Stendhal, «The more one pleases…»
The more one pleases generally,
the less one pleases profoundly.
(Stendhal: Love.)
Lichtenberg, «To do just the opposite…»
To do just the opposite
is also a form of imitation.
(Lichtenberg: Aphorisms.)
Stendhal, «One can acquire…»
One can acquire
anything in solitude
except character.
(Stendhal: Love.)
Albert Guinon, «People who cannot bear…»
People who cannot bear
to be alone are generally
the worst company.
(Albert Guinon.)
Lord Shaftesbury, «When men…»
When men are easy in themselves,
they let others remain so.
(Lord Shaftesbury: Characteristics.)
Carl Jung, «Man needs difficulties…»
Man needs difficulties;
they are necessary for health.
(Carl Jung: The transcendent function.)
Buddha. “You will not be punished…”
You will not be punished for your anger,
you will be punished by your anger.
(Buddha.)