G. I. Gurdjieff Quotes

One of the best means for arousing the wish to work on yourself is to realize that you may die at any moment. But first you must learn how to keep it in mind.

G. I. Gurdjieff

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• One of the best means for arousing the wish to work on yourself is to realize that you may die at any moment. But first you must learn how to keep it in mind.

  

  G. I. Gurdjieff
  • Work
  • Mind
  • May