Olaf Stapledon quote: For the former, activity, any kind of activity, was an end in itself; for the latter, activity was but a ...

For the former, activity, any kind of activity, was an end in itself; for the latter, activity was but a progress toward the true end, which was rest, and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed.

~ Olaf Stapledon ~

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