For the former activity any kind of activity was an end in itself for the latter activity was but a progress toward the true end which was rest and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only...

For the former activity any kind of activity was an end in itself for the latter activity was but a progress toward the true end which was rest and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed.
Olaf Stapledon

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With characteristic lack of false modesty John once said to me My looks are a rough test of people. If they dont begin to see me beautiful when they have had a chance to learn I know theyre dead inside and dangerous.
- Olaf Stapledon

For the former activity any kind of activity was an end in itself for the latter activity was but a progress toward the true end which was rest and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed. Olaf Stapledon

For the former activity any kind of activity was an end in itself for the latter activity was but a progress toward the true end which was rest and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed.
Olaf Stapledon