The love and war in the previous injunctions are of the nature of sport, where one respects, and learns from the opponent, but never interferes with him, outside the actual game. To seek to dominate or influence another is to seek to deform or destroy him; and he is a necessary part of one's own Universe, that is, of one's self.
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- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth
- War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war
- Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection