former, activity, kind activity, end itself; latter, activity a progre — Olaf Stapledon, Last First Men

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For the former, activity, any kind of activity, was an end in itself; for the latter, activity was but a progress toward the true end, which was rest, and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed.

Olaf Stapledon, Last and First Men

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