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Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, always at the same time as an end, never merely as a means.

That is the attitude 🫡

Book rec

Apple Books

‎A Year to Live (Nonfiction)

‎Self-Development · 1999

Pairs well with vipassana tradition

I recently watched a film called “The Man Who Knew Infinity” and highly recommend it. It is about Srinivasa Ramanujan, an incredible mathematician. I was using Ramanujan’s formula in my final exam for economics yesterday. There is a wonderful quote in the script, not sure who coined it, but it is said by the character Littlewood to Ramanujan - “Great knowledge comes from the humblest of origins”, then Littlewood points to Newton’s tree on the campus - “apple fell on his head”:) 🍏 the film captures where Ramanujan originally wrote his formulas - it so pure.

Hi jack 🤟🏴‍☠️😉 Gandhi’s quote beautifully captures the balance between living fully in the present and preparing for the future. It emphasizes the importance of embracing life’s fleeting nature, urging us to prioritize what truly matters today, while also reminding us of the infinite capacity for growth and learning. The first part encourages us to live with purpose and urgency, while the second part invites us to continuously seek wisdom, understanding that the journey of knowledge is never truly complete. Together, these two principles form a philosophy of mindful living and lifelong learning, ensuring we make the most of both our time and potential.