Only create associations with positive affinities. Make this a rule of life and you will benefit more than from all the therapy in the world.
Interpretation
Surround yourself with positive influences to enhance your life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with positive relationships and environments. By making it a rule to connect with uplifting people and situations, one can significantly improve their well-being, potentially more than through traditional therapeutic means.
In practice
Using this quote in a motivational speech to encourage personal growth.
In a society where the roles everyone plays are obvious, the refusal to conform to any standard will excite interest. Be both masculine and feminine, impudent and charming, subtle and outrageous. Let other people worry about being socially acceptable; those types are a dime a dozen, and you are after a power greater than they can imagine.
When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike.
The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken. More: You have ceded them power.
The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.
The Nihilistic Troll might pretend to be acting in the service of some cause or leader, but don't be fooled. The cause and their supposedly strong convictions are simply a way to justify and provide cover for their abusive behavior.
Remember that the essence of authority is that people willingly follow your lead.
Well, pray if you like, only you'd do better to use your judgment.
Genius is nothing more nor less than childhood recaptured at will.
Moonlight floods the whole sky from horizon to horizon; How much it can fill your room depends on its windows.
I remember when people used to think I was smart. I remember when people used to think my brain was useful. Damaged by water, sure. And ready to seizure at any moment. But still useful, and maybe even a little bit beautiful and sacred and magical.
Indeed I do not think we should be justified in using any but the more sombre tones and colours while our people, our Empire, and indeed the whole English-speaking world are passing through a dark and deadly valley.
Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness.
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