The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
Desiderius ErasmusRead
Everybody hates a prodigy, detests an old head on young shoulders.
Interpretation
People often resent those who show exceptional talent or wisdom at a young age.
This quote by Desiderius Erasmus suggests that society frequently disapproves of prodigies, or exceptionally talented individuals, particularly when they exhibit wisdom or maturity beyond their years. It highlights the discomfort that can arise when youth challenges established norms, as older individuals may feel threatened or envious of the young person's capabilities and insights.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about young entrepreneurs facing skepticism.
The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
You'll see certain Pythagorean whose belief in communism of property goes to such lengths that they pick up anything lying about unguarded, and make off with it without a qualm of conscience as if it had come to them by law.
[N]o party is any fun unless seasoned with folly.
If you look at history you'll find that no state has been so plagued by its rulers as when power has fallen into the hands of some dabbler in philosophy or literary addict.
Fortune favours the audacious.
Blessings donβt come from outside, but from within. Whatever blessings we receive are the result of our own efforts and positive actions.
Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn't blow in the wind or change with the weather.
The higher a man stands, the more the word vulgar becomes unintelligible to him.
Her work, I really think her work is finding what her real work is and doing it, her work, her own work, her being human, her being in the world.
Where thou art Obliged to speak, be sure speak the Truth: For Equivocation is half way to Lying, as Lying, the whole way to Hell.
Tantra says be real, be authentic to yourself. Your happiness is not bad; it is good. It is not sin! Only sadness is sin, only to be miserable is sin. To be happy is virtue because a happy person will not create unhappiness for others. Only a happy person can be a ground for others' happiness.
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