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“Action is the music of our life. Like music, it starts from a pause of leisure, a silence of activity which our initiative attacks; then it develops according to its inner logic, passes its climax, seeks its cadence, ends, and restores silence, leisure again. Action and leisure are thus interdependent; echoing and recalling each other, so that action enlivens leisure with its memories and anticipations, and leisure expands and raises action beyond its mere immediate self and gives it a permanent meaning.”

Quote by Salvador de Madariaga

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Essays with a Purpose

This book compiles a series of essays that delve into diverse subjects, offering insights and perspectives on life, society, and personal growth. more

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Salvador de Madariaga
Salvador de Madariaga

Salvador de Madariaga, born on July 23, 1886, and died on December 14, 1978, was a prominent Spanish politician, diplomat, writer, and critic. He is one of the most important political figures of the 20th century in Spain, renowned for his diplomatic skills and literary achievements. more

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