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.
No Philosophy and No Religion…
No philosophy and no religion that wants to be truly great can do without practice, that is, can do without realization through a real human being. Only example convinces, and only positivization in practice justifies theory, which, no matter how superior it may seem, will never be superior unless it also proves itself through its fruits. So, as convenient as listening to what it says, it is important to pay attention to what it actually does.