man’s fear to live in the infinite luxury of life is the prime root of his misery.

Christopher S Hyatt, The Black Book, Volume 1: Principles of Extreme Living: Become Who You Are—There Are No Guarantees [Amazon, Bookshop, Publisher, Local Library]

Hermetic quote Hyatt Black Books Principles of Extreme Living man's fear live infinity luxury life prime root misery

Consider also:

  1. “If you are capable—stand above and beyond the outcry of the fool. Just say no—to stupidity.”
  2. Joy is replaced by drudgery and individuality surrendered to the social collective. Thus is life passed in stupidity.
  3. “All too many people are corks on the sea of life.”