You desire to know the art of living, my friend It is contained in one phrase make use of suffering.
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Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life.Henri Frederic Amiel
Whenever conscience speaks with a divided, uncertain, and disputed voice, it is not the voice of God. Descend still deeper into yourself, until you hear nothing but a clear, undivided voice, a voice which does away with doubt and brings with it persuasion, light, and serenity.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
Henri Frederic Amiel
We must dare to be happy, and dare to confess it, regarding ourselves always as the depositories, not as the authors of our own joy.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Health is the first of all liberties, and happiness gives us the energy which is the basis of health.
Henri Frederic Amiel
To depersonalize man is the dominant drift of our times.
Henri Frederic Amiel
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