17 5 / 2013
"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man, true nobility is being superior to your former self."
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17 5 / 2013
"Everyone should have themselves regularly overwhelmed by nature."
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07 5 / 2013
"There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally."
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30 4 / 2013
"Freedom is not given to us by anyone
we have to cultivate it ourselves.
It is a daily practice."
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30 4 / 2013
kottke.org: How to be gracious
Tom Chiarella writing for Esquire:
Remember that the only representation of you, no matter what your station, is you — your presentation, your demeanor. You simply must attend. Stand when someone enters the room, especially if you are lowly and he is the boss, and even if the reverse is true. Look them in the eye. Ask yourself: Does anybody need an introduction? If so, before you say one word about business, introduce them to others with pleasure in your voice. If you can’t muster enthusiasm for the people you happen upon in life, then you cannot be gracious. Remember, true graciousness demands that you have time for others.
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27 4 / 2013
"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them."
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27 4 / 2013
"Let us be eager to leave what is familiar for what is true."
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