#tent

The spirit of rebellion can only exist in a society where a theoretical equality conceals great factual inequalities. The problem of rebellion, therefore, has no meaning except within our own Western society. ↗

— Albert Camus

#existentialism #philosophy #equality

We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves. ↗

— Henri Frederic Amiel

#more #never #others #ourselves #than

In contentment and joy are found the height and perfection of all love towards our neighbor. ↗

— William Ames

#found #height #joy #love #neighbor

Of course the barbarians' aim of world domination has not escaped the attention of the Europeans, perhaps because unlike us they are closer to the walls. ↗

— Barbara Amiel

#attention #barbarians #because #closer #course

When virtue is at liberty, so to some extent is vice. ↗

— Barbara Amiel

#liberty #some #vice #virtue

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark. ↗

— Henri Frederic Amiel

#before #flint #force #forth #give

Questions structure and, so, to some extent predetermine answers. ↗

— A. R. Ammons

#extent #questions #some #structure

Although our inattention can contribute to our lack of total well-being, we also have the power to choose positive behaviors and responses. In that choice we change our every experience of life! ↗

— Greg Anderson

#although #behaviors #change #choice #choose

Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention. ↗

— Greg Anderson

#change #focus #happiness #know #lives

Sure, President Bush can say that the U.S. government won't fund stem cell research, but believe me, Japan is applauding. Because they will just do it first and get all the patents. ↗

— Kevin J. Anderson

#believe #bush #cell #cell research #first