"We have done this through the poets and novelists by persuading the humans that a curious, and usually shortlived, experience which they call ‘being in love’ is the only respectable ground for marriage..."
Read moreC. S. Lewis on Pride and the Self
"We say that people are proud of being rich, or clever, or good-looking, but they are not. They are proud of being richer, or cleverer, or better-looking than others. If everyone else became equally rich, or clever, or good-looking there would be nothing to be proud about."
Read moreThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
When we sin, we blame pride; and everyone nods in agreement, recognizing our humility in opening up about the pride issue again. This little pamphlet is top-3 resources on the self.
Read moreWhat in the World is a Self, and Do I Have One, or Two?
I would propose that the letters S-E-L-and-F are used more now than ever in history (90% usage being in the word selfie, no doubt), but never were we ever more ignorant of what a self is, or could be, or should be.
Read moreHarold Best on Art, Authenticity, and the Hometown Hero
Incredibly wise words from Harold Best in a 7-page letter to a young artist on art, authenticity, fame, and community.
Read more∞ The Psychological Benefits of Slow Reading
"Recent work in sociology and psychology suggests that reading books, a private experience, is an important aspect of coming to know who we are."
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