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Happiness - Essays On The Meaning Of Life

This book delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of happiness, examining its various interpretations and its role in human existence. more

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Carl Hilty
Carl Hilty

Carl Hilty, born on February 28, 1833, and died on October 12, 1909, was a prominent Swiss writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is renowned for his rich literary works and unique literary style. more

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“When we focus on the song of our soul and heart, then others will be touched similarly. Sometimes people wonder or worry whether people will like or approve of their creative expression. It's none of your business. It's your business to stay present and focused for the work of your deepest dreams. It might look crooked or strange, or be very odd- but if it delights you, then it is yours, and will find its way into other hearts.”

“The human species has all but lost its heart; we gave it up for the illusionary fruits of the material world. But a life without heart is a life without life force. The psyche, as well as the body, needs both heart and brain in order to survive. Like Chinese women who bound their feet and the could no longer walk freely, we have bound our hearts, and thus stunted our growth as moral beings.”

“The experience I'm talking about has given me one certainty: the salvation of this human world lies nowhere else than in the human heart, in the human power to reflect, in human meekness and in human responsibility. Without a global revolution in human consciousness, nothing will change for the better, and the catastrophe toward which this world is headed will be unavoidable.”