Consuming Quote by Stanislaw Lem

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“Burn with that consuming fire of objectivity that forces a man to renew efforts that are doomed to failure.”

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Love to throw yourself on the earth and kiss it. Kiss the earth and love it with an unceasing, consuming love.

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Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.

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