I argued that physical discomfort is important only when the mood is wrong. Then you fasten on to whatever thing is uncomfortable and call that the cause. But if the mood is right, then physical discomfort doesn't mean much.
("Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values")
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