true joy

 true joy

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The ideal state of mind is one that retains the flexibility of childhood but also possesses adult reasoning abilities.


This mind is always open to the influence of others.


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The charm of Socrates, who proved his wise by knowing his ignorance, comes from his extremely open mind.


Socrates always questioned himself, thinking he was weak and full of loopholes, like a child who knew nothing.


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His knowledge of the world is limited. Our thoughts are influenced by the prejudices our parents, culture, and society have instilled in us. And what further limits that thought is the growing rigidity of the mind.


If I could be more humble about what I know, I would be more curious and interested in different ideas.


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Recognize your own ignorance Keep your distance from your opinions. Be aware of your opinions and watch how they work within you.


When you discover that you are not as free or autonomous as you think, accept it.


Every human being follows the opinion of the group to which he belongs.


Self-evaluation of yourself may have created an idealized image, but you must realize that you are not as good as you are. Everyone is very self-absorbed at times and sometimes obsessed with their own goals. Once you are aware of these points, you will not feel the need to receive approval from others.


Breakaway from the illusion of 'self-evaluation and try to make yourself independent and consider the happiness of others.


'There was something terribly fascinating about the exercise of influence. It was different from any other activity. To project my soul with dignity and to stay there for a while. Listening to the echo of an age-intellectual perspective with the music of passion and youth added to it. To convey my temperament to others like a subtle liquid or a strange perfume. There was a real joy. In an age of limited and vulgarity like now, when joy is all sensual and has the same goal, it may be the most satisfying joy we have left.' - <<Portrait of Dorian Gray>>, Oscar Wilde

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