One tells as few lies as possible only by telling as few lies as possible, and not by having the least possible opportunity to do so.
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The relationship to one's fellow man is the relationship of prayer, the relationship to oneself is the relationship of striving; it is from prayer that one draws the strength for one's striving.
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There are only two things. Truth and lies. Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize itself; anyone who wants to recognize it has to be a lie.
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We all have wings, but they have not been of any avail to us and if we could tear them off, we would do so.
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He who seeks does not find, but he who does not seek will be found.
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