The study of history is unpleasant because it forces us to look at the whole man, in all his manifestations. As a result, it shows us not what we would like, but what has been, and we have to contend with the infinite cruelties attached to practically every “great deed”. The more we investigate, the shorter our list of admirers becomes, to the point where we begin to question whether it is really possible to know and admire someone at the same time.
Category: Notes
Again the Remorse
Leopardi says:
Sopra ogni dolore d’ogni sventura si può riposare, fuorchè sopra il pentimento. Nel pentimento non c’è riposo nè pace, e perciò è la maggiore o la più acerba di tutte le disgrazie.
It is incredible to note that, in other words, the same statement is already in these notes: remorse is extremely painful and invincible, acting as an immovable fetter on the spirit, against which nothing can be done. But the curious thing is to note the identical conclusion, reached by different and independent means, which, if it does not express a truth discovered twice, perhaps denotes similar experiences or spirits who react to them in a similar way.
When We Analyze These Inevitable Breakups…
When we analyze these inevitable breakups, which seem necessary and imposed by fate, but which leave a positive, sweet and nostalgic memory in perpetuity, we think of that touching could and how we often seem to be held hostage by a greater force. That’s why it would be truly wonderful if there were such a thing as eternity, and such reunions on other planes, in other circumstances devoid of the imperative force of necessity operating on this earth, as asserted by Spiritism. In any case, while we are here, the best thing to do with such memories is to keep them and leave them as they are, not giving in to the impulse to relive them and, most likely, tarnish them.
Keeping Expectations Low, Living Modestly…
Keeping expectations low, living modestly and, above all, knowing how to say no to opportunities to change previous precepts. That’s how satisfaction is almost obtained, ultimately achieved by spending the time on what one wants.