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Michel de Montaigne

It is a sign of contraction of the mind when it is content, or of weariness. A spirited mind never stops within itself it is always aspiring and going beyond its strength.

Michel de Montaigne

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When the mind feels satisfied or tired, it tends to shrink and stop growing. A lively mind, however, constantly pushes itself to achieve more, even beyond its current limits.

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