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“To consider freedom as directly dependent on the number of man’s requirements and the extent of their immediate satisfaction shows a twisted understanding of human nature, for such an interpretation only breeds in men a multitude of senseless, stupid desires and habits and endless preposterous inventions... so it is not surprising that, instead of freedom, they lapse into slavery, that, instead of promoting unity and brotherhood, they encourage division and isolation...”

— Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky Quote: “To consider freedom as directly dependent on the number of man’s requirements and the extent of their immediate satisfaction shows a twisted understanding of human nature, for such an interpretation only breeds in men a multitude of senseless, stupid desires and habits and endless preposterous inventions... so it is not surprising that, instead of freedom, they lapse into slavery, that, instead of promoting unity and brotherhood, they encourage division and isolation...”

“To consider freedom as directly dependent on the number of man’s requirements and the extent of their immediate satisfaction shows a twisted understanding of human nature, for such an interpretation only breeds in men a multitude of senseless, stupid desires and habits and endless preposterous inventions... so it is not surprising that, instead of freedom, they lapse into slavery, that, instead of promoting unity and brotherhood, they encourage division and isolation...”

— Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky Quote: “To consider freedom as directly dependent on the number of man’s requirements and the extent of their immediate satisfaction shows a twisted understanding of human nature, for such an interpretation only breeds in men a multitude of senseless, stupid desires and habits and endless preposterous inventions... so it is not surprising that, instead of freedom, they lapse into slavery, that, instead of promoting unity and brotherhood, they encourage division and isolation...”

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6. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.”

7. “If you tell me, I will listen. If you show me, I will see. If you let me experience, I will learn!”

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13. “The wise man is one who knows what he does not know.”

14. “Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.”

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15. “Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.”

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16. “Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.”

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17. “Before healing others, heal yourself.”

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20. “Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.”

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21. “Empty your mind of all thoughts.”

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23. “We are all capable of much more than we think we are.”

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28. “Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.”

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30. “At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.”

31. “To know and not to do is not yet to know.”

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34. “Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.”

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38. “Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.”

39. “One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.”

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48. “The eternal void is filled with infinite possibilities.”

49. “To lead people, walk behind them.”

50. “There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take the one with a heart.”

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