## Highlights Quote 2 A freeman ought not to be a slave in the acquisition of knowledge of any kind. Bodily exercise, when compulsory, does no harm to the body; but knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hmm4a3w4t42h5r0aawa719t7)) - What does this mean 1? - What does he mean by being a slave to learning and compulsion? - I think it refers to unenthusiastic learning - Why does he compare it with physical exercise? - At least with exercise you see results, but the way you perceive learning and your context while doing so is an important part of effective learning - What does this mean 2? - Can tie in with school system, highlighting the importance of intrinsic learning for the actuall earning process - We are meant to pursue our curiosities, not societal expectations - What does this mean 3? - Knowledge is our life force ? idk ### New highlights added January 24, 2024 at 12:03 PM Quote 3 A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hmydc4hezk0ansmey9xyxr08)) - 💭 knowledge is what you derive from numbers? numbers themselves can be misleading, you need to think beyond objective truth and also tap into your intuition? ### New highlights added March 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hr5zq3vkc7tqs19d356nz7tv)) - 💭 directly states that not all heroes aren't wise because of different ratio. are all wise men heroes? what makes a wise hero? the thing i can think of off the top of my head is how some heroes might just be courageous due to shallow reasoning that might not be aligned with the grandness of their actions ? ### New highlights added March 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM A house that has a library in it has a soul. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hr8bgjas04dafy7px21f772p)) - 💭 interesting how there's such a heavy emphasis on books. what is a soul? life? with respect to the previous quote maybe on how books are valuable? Without a library, there is no chance for contemplation by internalizing the models of other bright minds. If we don't have a higher model to aspire towards, we will be fucked. ### New highlights added March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM A principle which has any soundness should stand firm not only just now, but always. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrjngwta8bhhhbwakreb46wr)) - 💭 principles that are enforced and followed should be universal truths.