Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

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Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
The Power of Disdain

The Power of Disdain

If you disdain something it has no power over you.

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Dec 18, 2021
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Whether you realize it or not, you are oppressed by the very things you have considered to be worthy of your attention, and perhaps even of your admiration. Such things might include other people, ideas, events, and material objects such as motor cars or the latest fashions. It is much healthier to have a certain disdain for everything, including one’s …

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