“Supposing that man masters the perceptible and imperceptible forces, does his ability reach utter perfection and is his thirst for power quenched in full? No matter how extensive and variegated these powers are, will they not finally be finite? Will they not intrude on the workings of similar powers? And will they not be doomed…
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Man does not even refrain from using the power of his fellow creatures…
“Man does not even refrain from using the power of his fellow creatures. In as far as conditions and facilities permit, man uses others for his own benefit. Effort to reach social positions and to be honored nationally, as well as the nation’s demand for superiority at the international level, are manifestations of this desire…
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To extend the domain of his power…
“To extend the domain of his power, man does not suffice with natural powers. By the help of sciences and industries, man endeavours to find better devices to conquer the world and subjugate the universe. It goes without saying that scientific discoveries and inventions, especially in recent times, have greatly contributed to the satisfaction of…
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If one were to rise above this world…
If one were to rise above this world and awake to the realities of that world, and observe the real inward form of this world and the attachment to it, this world will become unbearable for him. He will detest it, desire to leave this abode of darkness and to get rid of the shackles…
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Man bears an innate desire to know…
Man bears an innate desire to know, become aware of, and encompass the realities of existence. This desire emerges in the early stages of childhood and is not taken away from man to the end of his life. The continuous questions posed by children are indicative of the presence of this inborn desire. The more…
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