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The man who embraces philosophy is not called upon to renounce the pleasures and comforts of this world, but he is called upon to re-evaluate his time, discipline his body, and train his will. This is not done out of a harsh and narrow austerity but in the need and name of the body's health and the will's strength.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 7 : Discipline Desires > # 14