pursuit quotes from influential philosophers, authors and people
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."
1054
"When was the last time you sought knowledge simply for the pursuit of truth? What did you gain from this effort? Think of the people you know. Do any of them strike you as embodying the ideals of Curiositá? How are their lives enriched by this?"
119
"When deciding whether to follow an appealing pursuit that will introduce more control into your work life, seek evidence of whether people are willing to pay for it. If you find this evidence, continue. If not, move on."
206
"We must be diligent in our pursuit of virtue, for the resistance of our vices is strong."
412
"The pursuit of what is true and the practice of what is good are the two most important objects of philosophy."
710