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Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree. Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed. A tied dog does not jump farther than his cord. If the sailors become too numerous the ship sinks. If you confront the limitations of life courageously, that provides you with a certain psychological purpose that serves as an antidote to the suffering. The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Genius has limitations; stupidity is boundless. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. Every man is pent up within the limits of his own consciousness, and cannot directly get beyond those limits any more than he can get beyond his own skin; so external aid is not of much use to him.