Cornelius Plantinga Quotes

To try deliberately for self-actualization is like trying very hard to fall asleep or to have a good time.

Cornelius Plantinga

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• Asleep
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• To try deliberately for self-actualization is like trying very hard to fall asleep or to have a good time.

  

  Cornelius Plantinga
  • Have
  • Good Time
  • Asleep