“Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.” George Ivanovich Gurdjieff
“Worthwhile things are hard to do. You feel foolish and out of your depth when you start. Many find that intolerable and retreat to their comfort zone. Each master was able to endure being a beginner. Some learn to love it. They live on the bleeding edge of their capacities.” The Stoic Emperor