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The world is unfathomable. And so are we, and so is every being that exists in this world.

— Carlos Castaneda The Wheel of Time: Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe (1998)

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There is a question that a warrior has to ask, mandatorily: Does this path have a heart?...a path without a heart is never enjoyable.

Nothing in this world is a gift. Whatever has to be learned must be learned the hard way.

The Wheel of Time: Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe (1998)

A man has four natural enemies: fear, clarity, power, and old age. Fear, clarity and power can be overcome, but not old age. Its effect can be postponed, but it can never be overcome.

The Wheel of Time: Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe (1998)

A warrior knows that he is waiting and knows also what he is waiting for, and while he waits he feasts his eyes on the world. The ultimate accomplishment of a warrior is joy.

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"Silent knowledge" is nothing but direct contact with "intent."

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