In the face of every impossible achievement, in the face of the most impressive miracles, there are always those who stop at the insignificance of a detail in order to thwart the colossus, or rather, to stroke their envy and console themselves for their inability to achieve or even understand such an achievement. The man really is a pitiful animal… Only infinite mercy can save him.
Skepticism Contains One of These Curious Paradoxes…
Skepticism contains one of these curious paradoxes since it adjusts simultaneously to humility and presumption. This shows that it can be classified into two types: “I don’t know” skepticism and “you don’t know” skepticism. Two types, as we can see, antagonistic, one representing modesty and the other haughtiness, one a detached judgment of one’s own abilities and the other an accusation of those of others. Opposite types that nevertheless go by the same name.
Motivation Is Tempered and Hardened by Patience
Motivation is tempered and hardened by patience; only patience is capable of channeling it and transforming its intensity into a lasting force, something that is necessary for it to bear fruit. It is therefore fragile and can easily be lost. However, when combined with patience, it renews itself and loses its ephemeral character, finally justifying the very effort spent on stabilizing itself.
The Devil Really Is That “Just a Little Bit”
The devil really is that “just a little bit”, that “just once” that makes the transgression of morals a reality and disfigures one’s very being. It is true that motivation fluctuates and effort always ends up giving way; however, we need to be very careful that the fluctuations do not descend into a practice that completely sucks the spirit dry and ends up in the most complete betrayal. Rigidity and daily effort, yes, even if it is for a constant desire that does not always carry over into the real world.