We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure just as we go to war in order that we may have

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace.

Author: Aristotle

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The actuality of thought is life.

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Half of the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work.

A pleasure is not full grown until it is remembered.

Joy is the serious business of heaven.