When the man is right, his world will be right. Many think of changing the world, but few think of changing themselves. You do not get what you want, you get what you are.
These few sentences encapsulate a large part of my world view.
Man is not free. He is a slave to himself- his vices, prejudices, knowledge, ignorance, desires. Only when we learn to become master’s of ourselves can we become master’s of our world, that is, our life.
True freedom is achieved through knowledge and self-awareness. This is achieved through continuous study of the world and ardent introspection.
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I’ve noticed a common theme that has developed over the course of the past few years. The theme is that of indifference. It revolves around mastering the self-control to act and react when it is most appropriate.
People find it insensitive when I ask why they get so upset when someone does something to them, or does something that they don’t like, or says something that rubs them the wrong way. People should not react to thoughts or actions that are negative, or have a negative effect on them. By reacting, one endorses or legitimizes that thought or action in themselves, and in the other person. Instead, one should maintain an indifference.
Gotta go. More thoughts later.
William Dare 