Altruism -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sections (TOC) : ---------------------------------- * 1 30 Words; 166 Characters * 2 48 Words; 284 Characters * 3 71 Words; 397 Characters * 4 57 Words; 308 Characters * 5 33 Words; 177 Characters * 6 40 Words; 220 Characters * 7 26 Words; 156 Characters * 8 26 Words; 156 Characters * 9 38 Words; 184 Characters * 10 145 Words; 895 Characters * 11 14 Words; 90 Characters Sections (Content) : ---------------------------------- * 1 ...the humane dignity of man consist precisely in that man does good not because he is ordered to do so, but because he conceives it, wants it, and loves it. * 2 The philosopher has necessities and interests unknown to the vulgar, and the chief of these is not to belie in public the principles he taught in obscurity, and the habit of loving virtue for its own sake. A few such philosophers would constitute the happiness of a nation... * 3 The epicure, who consults his physician, how he may restore his relish for food, and, by creating an appetite, renew his enjoyment, might at least with an equal regard to himself, consult how he might strengthen his affection to a parent or a child, to his country or to mankind; and it is probable that an appetite of this sort would prove a source of enjoyment not less than the former. * 4 We have observed, that it is the happiness of the individual to make a right choice of his conduct; that this choice will lead him to lose in society the sense of a personal interest; and, in the consideration of what is due to the whole, to stifle those anxieties which relate to himself as a part. * 5 Forgetful of the past, secure of the future, let us here enjoy the present; and while we yet possess a being, let us fix some good, beyond the power of fate or fortune. * 6 All who have any sense of dignity and human decency and who wish to devote themselves to the struggle for the good of all know that they have to be ready to face all sorts of disappointments, pain and sacrifice. * 7 Probably few civilized men would refuse to die for their fellows if it were clear that the sacrifice were necessary and that it would be effective. * 8 ...body and soul are one and indivisible... the supreme happiness in life is not the seizing of one's own pleasure, but in creating it for another. * 9 If I see the loved one suffer, I suffer with him, and I know no rest until I have tried everything to comfort and cheer him; if I see him glad, I too become glad over his joy. * 10 To the ordinary being, others often require tolerance. To the highly evolved being, there is no such thing as tolerance, because there is no such thing as other. She has given up all ideas of individuality and extended her goodwill without prejudice in every direction. Never hating, never resisting, never contesting, she is simply always learning and being. Loving, hating, having expectations: all these are attachments. Attachment prevents the growth of one's true being. Therefore the integral being is attached to nothing and can relate to everyone with an unstructured attitude. Because of this, her very existence benefits all things. You see, that which has form is equal to that which is without form, and that which is alive is equal to that which rests. This is the subtle truth, not a religious invention, but only those who are already highly evolved will understand this. * 11 ...who but the individual is to determine which course will secure the most good? Events : ---------------------------------- Altruism -- Added : March 12, 2020 About This Textfile : ---------------------------------- Text file generated from : http://RevoltSource.com/