The Voice of God
“Whenever conscience speaks with a divided, uncertain, and disputed voice, it is not the voice of God. Descend still deeper into yourself, until you hear nothing but a clear, undivided voice, a voice which does away with doubt and brings with it persuasion, light, and serenity.”
–Henri-Frédéric Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, Writer and Poet, 1821-1881)
Passion and Power
“Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.”
–Henri-Frédéric Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, Writer and Poet, 1821-1881)
{Journal, 17 December 1856}
“Amiel’s Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel” (Henri Frédéric Amiel)
Knowing What We Want
“Man never knows what he wants; he aspires to penetrate mysteries and as soon as he has, he wants to reestablish them. Ignorance irritates him and knowledge cloys.”
–Henri-Frédéric Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, Writer and Poet, 1821-1881 )
“Amiel’s Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel” (Henri Frédéric Amiel)
Focus + Will = Action
“For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will.”
–Henri-Frédéric Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, Writer and Poet, 1821-1881)
“Amiel’s Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel” (Henri Frédéric Amiel)
The First of All Liberties
Why do we focus on health and wellness as the first building block of personal freedom?
“In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.”
–Henri-Frederic Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, Writer and Poet, 1821-1881)
