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But although the aspirant will be greatly helped by a calm analysis of the transiency, suffering, and frustration inherent in life, he will be greatly hindered if he uses it as an excuse for a defeatist mentality and depressive temperament. The gallant inspiration to go forward and upward is indispensable.

-- Notebooks Category 6: Emotions and Ethics > Chapter 1 : Uplift Character > # 459