“If a man gives way to all his desires, or panders to them, there will be no inner struggle in him, no 'friction,' no fire. But if, for the sake of attaining a definite aim, he struggles with desires that hinder him, he will then create a fire which will gradually transform his inner world into a single whole.”
Quote by P.D. Ouspensky
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P.D. Ouspensky
P.D. Ouspensky was a Russian philosopher, psychologist, and writer, known for his studies in mysticism and self-development. His works have had a profound impact on modern psychology and philosophy. more
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