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But no one had yet been able to get to the bottom of what was most captivating in it: it was the mysterious ability of the soul to perceive in life only what once attracted and tormented in childhood, at that time when the soul’s sense of smell is unmistakable; look for the funny and touching; to constantly feel unbearable, tender pity for a creature living helplessly and miserably, to feel, a thousand miles away, how in some Sicily a thin-legged donkey with a shaggy belly is being roughly beaten. When she actually met the offended creature, there was a feeling of a legendary eclipse, when an inexplicable night sets in, and ashes fly, and blood appears on the walls - and it seemed that if now - right now - you don’t help, you won’t be able to stop someone else’s torment , the existence of which in such a world conducive to happiness is impossible to explain, she herself will suffocate, die, her heart will not stand it. And therefore she lived in constant secret excitement, constantly anticipating a new hobby or a new pity, and they said about her that she adores dogs and is always ready to lend money - and listening to petty rumors, she felt like in childhood, during that game when you leave the room, and others invent various opinions about you. And among the players, among those to whom she came out after being in the next room (where you sit, waiting to be called, and honestly hum something, so as not to overhear, or open a random book, and, like a released spring, it jumps out a piece of a novel, the end of an incomprehensible conversation), among these people, whose opinion it was necessary to guess, there was now a man, rather silent, heavy on his feet, completely unknown what he thought about her.
Although everyone, especially the officers who had been in action, knew and could know that in the war then in the Caucasus, and never anywhere does that hand-to-hand cutting with swords, which is always assumed and described, happen (and if such hand-to-hand fighting with swords and bayonets does happen, then they always cut and stab only those who are running), this fiction of hand-to-hand combat was recognized by the officers and gave them that calm pride and gaiety with which they, some in brave, others, on the contrary, in the most modest poses, sat on the drums, smoked, drank and joked, not caring about death, which, like Sleptsov, could befall each of them at any moment.
Everyone has their own path and their own methods. Some rely on reason. Others use strength. Still others choose the path of tricks and deception.
Quote Explanation: Screensaver for part 1, chapter 3
- Live is not the right word. And to survive... - Hajar ran his fingers along the hilt of the blade. - no, not really. Like everyone else. Unless you see your chains, but others don’t.
If you don’t like it, go to other places, but I don’t see any point in arguing about these issues, especially when it comes to faith. It’s like an acceptance, which you either believe or don’t believe. This is the concept of choice. God doesn’t force anyone to come to Him at all, so you understand too. Here you have complete freedom to choose what you want.
Everyone who lives with us on earth. They suffer without words, which is even worse.
I want you to naturally strive to love yourself first. Because as soon as you come into harmony with yourself, the desire to comment on someone’s body, appearance, character and other things disappears by itself. Because happy people take care of themselves.
In one situation it can become the greatest benefit for a person, in another it can become the cause of severe torment and inner emptiness. Some people are not bothered by it in the middle of a deserted desert, others suffer from it while being with their family.
Is it normal to feel pain because you haven't experienced a specific pain that others have experienced?
Don't interfere with your life. Others will do it.
Quote Explanation: Episode 1
Materialists, naturalists and atheists have a fairly long history of denying the existence of things that do not fit into their very narrow, limited picture of the world. God is always number one on their list of objects of denial. But the public does not realize, and atheists do not publicize, the fact that their naturalistic, materialistic philosophy requires the denial of much more than God. They don't want the world to know this, because then people will wake up and see what a stupid picture of the world these philosophers are imposing on them. For example, the strict scientific empiricism demanded by the New Atheists—the idea that only those things exist that science observes and discovers—also requires a denial of the existence of mind. Science has not discovered intelligence. Only electrical signals can be found in the brain, but this is not the same as the mind. Have you ever seen someone else's thoughts? Have you experienced their internal states? Did you feel their emotions? No. All we see are external actions. The inner minds of others are beyond our means of perception. Does this mean that we do not believe that others have consciousness similar to ours? If we begin to consistently apply the standards of scientific empiricism that atheists actively use, we will inevitably come to this conclusion. This is absurd! This is why we reject scientific empiricism and the simple-minded atheism based on it.
Why do the world's leading scientists even put forward these far-fetched theories? Because they understand that a purely physical explanation of the world cannot be adequate. They understand that a purely naturalistic picture cannot answer the most important and pressing questions. At the same time, they recognize that the Universe has all the characteristics of a designed, created system, as if there was a plan and will behind it all. But they refuse to admit that they actually mean God. So they have to invent aliens, computer simulations, and other simple stories to make sense of things that make no sense from the point of view of strict materialism. Maybe one day they will unearth the truth they worked so hard to hide.
We usually act and react in the belief that there is “me” and “the rest of the world.” Whatever other people do is perceived and judged through the lens of the self. This leads to a constant need to defend ourselves, and gradually we get so carried away by defense that we completely close ourselves off and feel everything that happens as aggression or pain.
He was ready to shiver from the cold himself, if only this cold would freeze someone else. Being evil is a luxury. A man who is reputed to be poor, and is in fact poor, has only one treasure, which he will not give up for any other; this treasure is his malice. It's all about the satisfaction you get from playing a nasty trick on someone. This joy is more valuable than any money. The worse for the victim, the better for the joker. Catesby, Guy Fawkes' accomplice in the Papist gunpowder plot, said: "I wouldn't for a million pounds sterling give up the joy of seeing Parliament fly into the air."
You got cold one night - you'll think it's a big deal! You never know how many homeless people there are in the world! Others also suffer from cold and hunger. Do you know that if it had not been for this frost, Deya would not have gone blind, and if she had not gone blind, she would not have loved you. Think about it, fools! And the music would be good if all the dissatisfied people started complaining out loud! Silence is the rule of wisdom. I am convinced that the Lord God orders silence for all those condemned to eternal torment, otherwise he himself would be condemned to listen to endless screams. Olympian bliss is bought at the price of Cocytus' silence.
