[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$ftgS2-80et_3Pp0dlrDNMONhq5eHlIbGtImvfPkhUlas":3,"$fPQVcuGsQqmuj_bhtTsbDFxly98n4dgw-1qS9mtdK5m4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},88675,"Newell Dwight Hillis","N",8,null,"newell-dwight-hillis",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":82},[14,22,29,35,41,48,54,60],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3312220,"Abiding happiness is not simply a possibility, but a duty all may live above the troubles of life worry is a poison and happiness is a medicine.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3312207,"Give thy mind to books and libraries, and the literature and lore of the ages will give thee the wisdom of sage and seer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nNewell Dwight Hillis, a renowned American minister and writer, penned these words in his book \"The New Life: A Study in the Christian Gospel,\" published in 1897. During this time, Hillis was deeply concerned about the spiritual decay of society, particularly among the young, due to the rise of materialism and secularism. He advocated for a return to traditional values and the pursuit of wisdom through literature.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote appears to be an endorsement of book learning as a means to attain wisdom. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound paradox: Hillis is suggesting that one can access the collective wisdom of ages not by merely accumulating knowledge, but by surrendering oneself to the vast repository of human experience and insight contained within literature. In other words, true wisdom is not something that can be acquired through individual effort alone, but rather it arises from a willingness to immerse oneself in the accumulated knowledge and understanding of others.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative could benefit by adopting a \"curatorial\" approach to learning. Rather than trying to accumulate knowledge in isolation, they should seek out diverse sources of wisdom, including literature, history, and the experiences of others, and engage with them in a receptive and open-minded manner. By doing so, they can tap into the collective reservoir of human insight and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their place within the world.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3312198,"Self-reliance can turn a salesman into a merchant; a politician into a statesman; an attorney into a jurist; an unknown youth into a great leader. All are to be tomorrow’s big leaders – those who in solitude sit above the clang and dust of time, with the world’s secret trembling on their lips.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3312180,"Man must make his choice between ease and wealth; either may be his, but not both.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":47},3312176,"Friendship warms like a sunbeam; charms like a good story; inspires like a brave leader; binds like a golden chain; guides like a heavenly vision...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nNewell Dwight Hillis was a prominent American Baptist minister and theologian during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He authored numerous books, but unfortunately, I couldn't pinpoint the exact source of this quote. However, it's likely from one of his sermons or writings around the turn of the century, when he was actively spreading his message of personal growth and spiritual development.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in its emphasis on the multidimensional nature of friendship. Hillis is not merely extolling the virtues of companionship; he's highlighting how friendships can provide diverse benefits that cater to different aspects of our lives, from emotional support (the \"sunbeam\") to intellectual stimulation (the \"good story\"). This multifaceted approach underscores the idea that friendships are not one-size-fits-all solutions but rather a collection of relationships that serve various purposes.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider cultivating friendships that cater to different aspects of your life. For instance, you might nurture a close relationship with someone who shares your hobbies (the \"sunbeam\") and another friend who provides guidance in your career or personal growth (the \"heavenly vision\"). 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