“Completing the circle is both philosophical and tactical - there is a growing sense of mastery that comes with practice, diligence, and experience.”
“The number of people who could deliver a kick to the balls with Aomame's mastery must have been few indeed. She had studied kick patterns with great diligence and never missed her daily practice.”
“The devil and temptations also do give occasion unto us somewhat to learn and understand the Scriptures, by experience and practice. Without trials and temptations we should never understand anything thereof; no, not although we diligently read and heard the same.”
“Art calls for complete mastery of techniques, developed by reflection within the soul.”
“He does not dare (by continuing his operations) to assert and complete his mastery.”
“Experiences are the chemicals of life with which the philosopher experiments”