[T]he concern of man is not his future but his present, not the world but his soul. We must be just, we must strive, we must engage ourselves with the business of the world for our own sake, because through that, and through contemplation in equal measure, our soul is purified and brought closer to the divine. ... Thought and deed conjoined are crucial. ... The attempt must be made; the outcome is irrelevant. Right action is a pale material reflection of the divine, but reflection it is, nonetheless. Define your goal and exert reason to accomplish it by virtuous action; successs or failure is secondary.
Iain PearsStichwörter: goals success future present philosophy mankind thought action failure souls deeds divinity purification
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Action is the activity of the rational soul, which abhors irrationality and must combat it or be corrupted by it. When it sees the irrationality of others, it must seek to correct it, and can do this either by teaching or engaging in public affairs itself, correcting through its practice. And the purpose of action is to enable philosophy to continue, for if men are reduced to the material alone, they become no more than beasts.
Iain PearsStichwörter: reason philosophy civilization mind mankind action rationality materialism body continuance
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Olivier took a deep breath, then turned and bowed in farewell. Gersonides nodded in return, then thought of something.
"The manuscript you brought me, by that bishop. It argues that understanding is more important than movement. That action is virtuous only if it reflects pure comprehension, and that virtue comes from the comprehension, not the action."
Olivier frowned. "So?"
"Dear boy, I must tell you a secret."
"What?"
"I do believe it is wrong.
Stichwörter: philosophy virtue understanding wrong action right comprehension
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and a charge of lying against someone whom you have always found truthful is a very serious thing; a very serious thing indeed.
C.S. LewisStichwörter: judgement lying action truthful charge
People tend to be generous when sharing their nonsense, fear, and ignorance. And while they seem quite eager to feed you their negativity, please remember that sometimes the diet we need to be on is a spiritual and emotional one. Be cautious with what you feed your mind and soul. Fuel yourself with positivity and let that fuel propel you into positive action.
Steve MaraboliStichwörter: fear life success inspiration people spiritual soul mind diet ignorance motivation action positivity emotional negativity fuel
Participate in your dreams today. There are unlimited opportunities available with this new day. Take action on those wonderful dreams you've had in your mind for so long. Remember, success is something you experience when you act accordingly.
Steve MaraboliStichwörter: life success opportunities inspiration dreams motivation action today new-day participate
Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.
Steve MaraboliStichwörter: truth love music blessings dance inspiration carpe-diem live motivation action enthusiasm sing talk share express walk
There is no avoidance in delay.
AeschylusStichwörter: courage action resolve avoidance delay
Don't use your past as an excuse, excuse your excuses and take action now!!!
Bernard Kelvin CliveI huffed out a deep breath. “It’s something huge, isn’t it?” Beezle nodded. “Yup.”
There was a sound of several limbs splashing in the water. “Is it all squishy and tentacly?”
“Yup.”
“I hate my life,” I said, and as I turned I conjured a ball of nightfire and threw it.
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