"A system of philosophy, or metaphysics, is a union of a world view and a life view in one harmonious, complete, integral conception. In so far as any man strives to attain, by rational inquiry, a consistent and comprehensive view of life and reality, he is a metaphysician."

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Source : Joseph Alexander Leighton (1922). “Man and the Cosmos - An introduction to Metaphysics.”

Joseph Alexander Leighton

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“I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college.”
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“I buy everything in sight. It took my last ounce of control not to buy one of these in every color.”
“I hunt everywhere for a life worth living and a knowledge worth knowing. Having roots nowhere, I have everywhere to go.”
“When you realize that someone doesn't like you, don't dwell on it. You do not need everyone to like you. Anyone who feels they need to be liked by everyone likely doesn't realize how exhausting this would be if it were to actually happen. Be thankful that there are those who want to ignore you. There is only one you. Charge admission.”
“Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.”
“I could have never dreamed what an amazing ride this has been.”
“He who esteems trifles for themselves is a trifler; he who esteems them for the conclusions to be drawn from them, or the advantage to which they can be put, is a philosopher.”

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