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The mind is prevented from knowing the truth by its own defects limitations or deficiencies, by its own passions self-centeredness and possessiveness. The philosophic discipline sets up as an objective the elimination of these hindrances. Such disciplines are physical, mental, and emotional.
-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 1 : Ant's Long Path > # 3