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Quote by Nathaniel Branden
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an

To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the prerogative of mindlessness, but the exact opposite: It is the reward of self-esteem. – Nathaniel Branden

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In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn. – Nathaniel Branden

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Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause. – Nathaniel Branden

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