The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings. — Quoted

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“The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.”

Henri Frederic Amiel · Life

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Henri Frederic Amiel

Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt.

Faith

Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.

Life

Henri Frederic Amiel

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

Respect

Henri Frederic Amiel

Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves.

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