Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The line of life is a ragged diagonal between duty and desire.
To live happily is an inward power of the soul.
I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.
One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.
Life wasn't about freeing up human souls. It was about creating obedient slaves in the hierarchical construction of the society - with God at the top, then the king and then the father.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
'Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it.
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou has passed through.
When the soul is understood and attended to, we can be liberated from hurry, preoccupation, unsatisfied desires, and chronic discontent.
Give people the power to shape their lives to their liking, and their souls will take care of themselves.