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    • IX INTEREST IN THE ARTS Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter IX of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," titled "Interest in the Arts," the author challenges the common belief that evening leisure must default to idleness or literature. The chapter opens by addressing a misconception: many choose idleness over engaging with literature due to a lack of interest, overlooking the vast array of non-literary subjects that books can offer insights on, such as bridge or boat-sailing. The text distinguishes between literary studies and other educational…
    • X NOTHING IN LIFE IS HUMDRUM Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Nothing in Life is Humdrum," the author argues that the perception of cause and effect as the core of continuous universe development is vital, surpassing even art in importance. This perspective helps one to understand that events don't occur without reasons, which emerge from heredity, environment, and the interplay of various factors. By embracing this view, one becomes more understanding and less prone to find life unexpectedly bitter or shocking. The essence here is that understanding cause and…
    • XI SERIOUS READING Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day" discusses "Serious Reading," emphasizing the importance of choosing challenging literature for self-improvement rather than indulging solely in novels or prose fiction. The author argues that while novels, including great literature, are valuable and should be read, they often do not require significant mental exertion from the reader, which is crucial for cultivating the mind. The chapter suggests that the feeling of strain and difficulty faced when…
    • XII DANGERS TO AVOID Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XII, "Dangers to Avoid," of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," the author warns the sincere aspirant towards making wise use of their time of several critical dangers. First, there's the danger of becoming a prig—a pompous individual who lacks a sense of humor and is excessively impressed by his discoveries, expecting everyone else to be equally impressed. This unintended outcome arises when one forgets that the quest is about better utilizing one's own time without imposing one's…
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