Game Bring Characters from Different Books to Life

[1994]

"The purpose of life is self-expression. To express one’s essence in its entirety—that is what we live for. Yet in our age, people have become afraid of themselves. They have forgotten that the highest duty is the duty to oneself. Of course, they are compassionate. They will feed the hungry and clothe the poor. But their own souls are naked and starving. We have lost our courage. Or perhaps we never had it. Fear of public opinion, this foundation of morality, and fear of God, the fear upon which religion rests—that is what rules us."
Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

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<div class="bbWrapper">"The purpose of life is self-expression. To express one’s essence in its entirety—that is what we live for. Yet in our age, people have become afraid of themselves. They have forgotten that the highest duty is the duty to oneself. Of course, they are compassionate. They will feed the hungry and clothe the poor. But their own souls are naked and starving. We have lost our courage. Or perhaps we never had it. Fear of public opinion, this foundation of morality, and fear of God, the fear upon which religion rests—that is what rules us."<br /> Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"</div>

 

[21778]

The bridges have burned, the fords grown deep,
And it is cramped—we see only skulls,
The exits and entrances are blocked,
And there is one path—the way the crowd goes.
And in pairs, horses accustomed to harness,
Proving plainly how small the world is,
The crowd moves in a closed circle—
The circle is vast, and the bearings are lost.
A palette caught in the rain runs,
Gallops burst into the polonaise,
There are no scents, colors, tones, or rhythms,
And oxygen has vanished from the air.
No one's madness or inspiration
Will interrupt this endless turning.
But is this eternal motion,

That same infinite road ahead?

*Vladimir Vysotsky, "The Bridges Have Burned, the Fords Have Grown Deep..."

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<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'verdana'"><i>The bridges have burned, the fords grown deep,</i></span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: 'verdana'">And it is cramped—we see only skulls,<br /> The exits and entrances are blocked,<br /> And there is one path—the way the crowd goes.<br /> And in pairs, horses accustomed to harness,<br /> Proving plainly how small the world is,<br /> The crowd moves in a closed circle—<br /> The circle is vast, and the bearings are lost.<br /> A palette caught in the rain runs,<br /> Gallops burst into the polonaise,<br /> There are no scents, colors, tones, or rhythms,<br /> And oxygen has vanished from the air.<br /> No one's madness or inspiration<br /> Will interrupt this endless turning.<br /> But is this eternal motion,<br /> </span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: 'verdana'"><i>That same infinite road ahead?</i><br /> <br /> *Vladimir Vysotsky, "The Bridges Have Burned, the Fords Have Grown Deep..."</span></div>

 

[303707]

"To live life to the fullest, one must be in constant motion, and only then will one day not be like another." Paulo Coelho, "The Zahir"

"When you are inspired by a great purpose or an extraordinary idea, your thoughts break their bonds, your mind extends beyond its limits, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you discover that you have entered a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant powers, abilities, and talents awaken within you, and suddenly you realize that you are surpassing even the ideal you once aspired to."
Patanjali

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<div class="bbWrapper">"To live life to the fullest, one must be in constant motion, and only then will one day not be like another." Paulo Coelho, "The Zahir"<br /> <br /> "When you are inspired by a great purpose or an extraordinary idea, your thoughts break their bonds, your mind extends beyond its limits, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you discover that you have entered a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant powers, abilities, and talents awaken within you, and suddenly you realize that you are surpassing even the ideal you once aspired to."<br /> Patanjali</div>

 

[1994]

"A person needs little: someone to seek and find.
Someone to begin with—a friend, one—and an enemy, one…
A person needs little: a path leading into the distance.
For mother to live in this world. How much does she need—
to live.
A person needs little: silence after thunder.
A blue scrap of mist. One life. And one death.
A fresh newspaper in the morning—a kinship with Humanity.
And just one planet: Earth! That is all.
And an interstellar road, and a dream of speed.
In essence, that is not much. All in all, it is a trifle.
A modest reward. A lowly pedestal.
A person needs little. If only someone were waiting at home." Robert Rozhdestvensky

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<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Serif'"><span style="color: rgb(60, 60, 60)">"A person needs little: someone to seek and find.<br /> Someone to begin with—a friend, one—and an enemy, one…<br /> A person needs little: a path leading into the distance.<br /> For mother to live in this world. How much does she need—<br /> to live.<br /> A person needs little: silence after thunder.<br /> A blue scrap of mist. One life. And one death.<br /> A fresh newspaper in the morning—a kinship with Humanity.<br /> And just one planet: Earth! That is all.<br /> And an interstellar road, and a dream of speed.<br /> In essence, that is not much. All in all, it is a trifle.<br /> A modest reward. A lowly pedestal.<br /> A person needs little. If only someone were waiting at home." Robert Rozhdestvensky</span></span></span></div>

 

[1965]

"When there is someone nearby whom you can trust without hesitation—a true friend who, even if they fail to understand something, will interpret every doubt in your favor—there is no loneliness." Boris Akunin, "The Planet Water"

"Suddenly he understood how fragile friendships are, even the dearest relationships. Life pulls people apart." Virginia Woolf
"To the Lighthouse"

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<div class="bbWrapper">"When there is someone nearby whom you can trust without hesitation—a true friend who, even if they fail to understand something, will interpret every doubt in your favor—there is no loneliness." Boris Akunin, "The Planet Water"<br /> <br /> "Suddenly he understood how fragile friendships are, even the dearest relationships. Life pulls people apart." Virginia Woolf<br /> "To the Lighthouse"</div>

 

[1994]

"When you yourself are faithful, at first you are not afraid of another's betrayal, because you judge everyone by your own standards. But this lasts only until someone cruelly deceives you. Then your trust in the world and in people is shattered. In such situations, it is worth remembering that the world is neither black nor white—it is multicolored. Seeing everyone as bad is just as wrong as seeing everyone as sinless."
Aidar Zamaldinov

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<div class="bbWrapper">"When you yourself are faithful, at first you are not afraid of another's betrayal, because you judge everyone by your own standards. But this lasts only until someone cruelly deceives you. Then your trust in the world and in people is shattered. In such situations, it is worth remembering that the world is neither black nor white—it is multicolored. Seeing everyone as bad is just as wrong as seeing everyone as sinless."<br /> Aidar Zamaldinov</div>

 

[1965]

"Loyalty is such a rarity and such a precious thing. It is not an innate feeling; it is a decision." Georges Sand

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<div class="bbWrapper">"Loyalty is such a rarity and such a precious thing. It is not an innate feeling; it is a decision." Georges Sand</div>

 

[303707]

"...The most touching thing about this sleeping Little Prince is his faithfulness to the flower—the image of the rose that shines within him like the flame of a lamp, even when he sleeps..."
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "The Little Prince"

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<div class="bbWrapper">"...The most touching thing about this sleeping Little Prince is his faithfulness to the flower—the image of the rose that shines within him like the flame of a lamp, even when he sleeps..."<br /> Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "The Little Prince"</div>

 

[1965]

"Flowers do not worry about how they will bloom. They simply open and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful." Jim Carrey
"Roses instill a love of nature, while thorns inspire respect." Anton Ligov

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<div class="bbWrapper">"Flowers do not worry about how they will bloom. They simply open and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful." Jim Carrey<br /> "Roses instill a love of nature, while thorns inspire respect." Anton Ligov</div>

 

[001]

People have forgotten this truth, said the Fox. But you must not forget it. We are forever responsible for those we have tamed. You are responsible for your rose... I am responsible for my rose...—repeated the Little Prince, so that he would remember it well.
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “The Little Prince”)

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This quotation unites both messages: the rose requires not only love, but also great responsibility. Thorns teach us gentleness, while the light toward which we reach makes us beautiful if we do not forget our duty toward what we have nurtured. Open yourselves to the light, but respectfully accept the lessons of the thorns—for they make your love for the world conscious and unbreakable.

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[1994]

"Exupéry is mistaken. We are responsible for those we have tamed, but we do not necessarily have to show consideration toward those who pretended to be tamed in order to tame us."
Dmitry Yemets, "Methodius Buslaev: The Valkyries' Revenge"

"Most people do not really want freedom because it implies responsibility, and responsibility frightens most people."
Sigmund Freud

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<div class="bbWrapper">"Exupéry is mistaken. We are responsible for those we have tamed, but we do not necessarily have to show consideration toward those who pretended to be tamed in order to tame us."<br /> Dmitry Yemets, "Methodius Buslaev: The Valkyries' Revenge"<br /> <br /> "Most people do not really want freedom because it implies responsibility, and responsibility frightens most people."<br /> Sigmund Freud</div>

 

[1965]

"You cannot take responsibility for everyone fate brings into your life. If someone cannot be happy while interacting with you, there is no point in spending your emotional energy trying to change them or solve their problems. There are many other people to whom you can bring joy and happiness while enjoying their company yourself. If a romantic relationship does not satisfy you, do not cling to it." Voltaire

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<div class="bbWrapper">"You cannot take responsibility for everyone fate brings into your life. If someone cannot be happy while interacting with you, there is no point in spending your emotional energy trying to change them or solve their problems. There are many other people to whom you can bring joy and happiness while enjoying their company yourself. If a romantic relationship does not satisfy you, do not cling to it." Voltaire</div>

 

[303707]

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You cannot and must not summon joy; if you do, joy becomes pleasure. Pleasure is a movement of thought, and thought must not, and in no way can, cultivate joy. If it reaches toward what was joyful, that is merely a memory, something dead. Beauty is never entangled in time; it is completely free from time, and therefore from culture. It exists when there is no personality. Personality is created by time, by the movement of thought, by the known—in a word. In renouncing the “I,” personality, in this absolute attention, lies the essence of beauty."

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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<div class="bbWrapper">"<br /> <br /> You cannot and must not summon joy; if you do, joy becomes pleasure. Pleasure is a movement of thought, and thought must not, and in no way can, cultivate joy. If it reaches toward what was joyful, that is merely a memory, something dead. Beauty is never entangled in time; it is completely free from time, and therefore from culture. It exists when there is no personality. Personality is created by time, by the movement of thought, by the known—in a word. In renouncing the “I,” personality, in this absolute attention, lies the essence of beauty."<br /> <br /> Jiddu Krishnamurti</div>

 

[1965]

"I love silence. Silence is a special state of the world and the soul. Without silence, it is impossible to understand beauty. Everything great was accomplished in silence." Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." Van Gogh

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<div class="bbWrapper">"I love silence. Silence is a special state of the world and the soul. Without silence, it is impossible to understand beauty. Everything great was accomplished in silence." Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov<br /> "If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." Van Gogh</div>

 

[1994]

"The forest is a temple of the soul, where silence sings,
Where ancient pines reach toward the sky.
Here every leaf, like a note, creates a trembling,
And lacy shadows twist and turn in dance.
The forest is a temple without walls, without golden icons,
Yet it is filled with grandeur and mysterious grace.
Here every breath of nature, like a quiet chime,
Reminds us of our mortality and brevity.
The forest is not simply a place; it is the Temple of the Soul. Seeking prayer—go to the Forest. Striving for a conversation with God—go to the Forest… Wishing to cleanse your soul and find peace of spirit—go to the Forest."
Tatyana Romanova

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<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'system-ui'"><span style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41)">"The forest is a temple of the soul, where silence sings,<br /> Where ancient pines reach toward the sky.<br /> Here every leaf, like a note, creates a trembling,<br /> And lacy shadows twist and turn in dance.<br /> The forest is a temple without walls, without golden icons,<br /> Yet it is filled with grandeur and mysterious grace.<br /> Here every breath of nature, like a quiet chime,<br /> Reminds us of our mortality and brevity.<br /> The forest is not simply a place; it is the Temple of the Soul. Seeking prayer—go to the Forest. Striving for a conversation with God—go to the Forest… Wishing to cleanse your soul and find peace of spirit—go to the Forest."<br /> Tatyana Romanova<br /> </span></span></div>

 

[1965]

"In the body of the world, the soul is the essence of Truth.
Creatures are the feelings that have filled the world's breast.
The elements, nature—merely the organs of the body.
Everything follows its ordained path in unity."
Omar Khayyam

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<div class="bbWrapper">"In the body of the world, the soul is the essence of Truth.<br /> Creatures are the feelings that have filled the world's breast.<br /> The elements, nature—merely the organs of the body.<br /> Everything follows its ordained path in unity."<br /> Omar Khayyam</div>

 

[1994]

"Knowing the truth leads to the unbearable collapse of illusions, fictions, and delusions without which life is inconceivable."
Igor Galina, "Nietzsche"

"Close the door to all errors, and truth cannot enter."
Rabindranath Tagore

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<div class="bbWrapper">"Knowing the truth leads to the unbearable collapse of illusions, fictions, and delusions without which life is inconceivable."<br /> Igor Galina, "Nietzsche"<br /> <br /> "Close the door to all errors, and truth cannot enter."<br /> Rabindranath Tagore</div>

 

[1965]

"A person who has made a mistake and failed to correct it has made another mistake." Confucius
"The greatest mistake is that we give up too quickly. Sometimes, to get what we want, we need to try one more time." Thomas Edison

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<div class="bbWrapper">"A person who has made a mistake and failed to correct it has made another mistake." Confucius<br /> "The greatest mistake is that we give up too quickly. Sometimes, to get what we want, we need to try one more time." Thomas Edison</div>

 

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"Make as many mistakes as possible, but remember one thing: do not make the same mistake twice. And you will grow."
Osho

"All the people sent to us are our reflection. They are sent so that, by looking at these people, we correct our mistakes; and when we correct them, these people either change as well or leave our lives."
B. L. Pasternak

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<div class="bbWrapper">"Make as many mistakes as possible, but remember one thing: do not make the same mistake twice. And you will grow."<br /> Osho<br /> <br /> "All the people sent to us are our reflection. They are sent so that, by looking at these people, we correct our mistakes; and when we correct them, these people either change as well or leave our lives."<br /> B. L. Pasternak</div>

 

[21778]

Are you aware that you are conditioned?—this is the first thing you should ask yourself,
not how to free yourself from your conditioning.
You may never free yourself from it.
And if you say, "I must free myself from it (correct it),"
you may fall into another trap, another form of conditioning.
To understand something, you must live it, you must observe it,
know all its content, nature, structure, and movement (become it).
In order to observe the movement of your mind and heart, your entire being,
you must have a free mind. Not one that agrees or disagrees,
argues over words, but one that seeks to understand.

*Jiddu Krishnamurti, "Freedom from the Known"

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<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="font-family: 'verdana'"><i>Are you aware that you are conditioned?—this is the first thing you should ask yourself,</i></span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: 'verdana'">not how to free yourself from your conditioning.<br /> You may never free yourself from it.<br /> And if you say, "I must free myself from it (correct it),"<br /> you may fall into another trap, another form of conditioning.<br /> To understand something, you must live it, you must observe it,<br /> know all its content, nature, structure, and movement (become it).<br /> In order to observe the movement of your mind and heart, your entire being,<br /> you must have a free mind. Not one that agrees or disagrees,</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: 'verdana'"><i>argues over words, but one that seeks to understand.</i><br /> <br /> *Jiddu Krishnamurti, "Freedom from the Known"</span></div>