“Life in itself Is nothing, An empty cup, a flight of uncarpeted stairs.” LifeEmptyFlightCupsStairsEmpty Cup Book:The Edna St. Vincent Millay Collection Source: The Edna St. Vincent Millay Collection
“Nostalgia! I feel it even for someone who meant nothing to me, out of anxiety for the flight of time and a sickness bred of the mystery of life. If one of the faces I pass daily on the streets disappears, I feel sad; yet they meant nothing to me, other than being a symbol of all life.” IfsLifeFeelsFacesTimeMysterySadnessStreetsAnxietyDisappearNostalgiaFlightSymbolsSicknessMystery Of LifeI Feel Sad Book:The Book of Disquiet Source: The Book of Disquiet
“When there is pain, the animal instinct is 'fight or flight' (i.e., to either strike back or run away) - reflect instead. When you can calm yourself down, thinking about the dilemma that is causing you pain will bring you to a higher level and enlighten you, leading to progress.” ThinkingLifeRunningPainFightingGrowthAnimalLevelsProgressHigherPersonal GrowthInstinctInvestingCalmStrikesFlightRunning AwayEnlighteningDilemmaHigher LevelStrike BackAnimal Instinct Author:Ray Dalio