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The inner and the outer worlds have a different set of values. Any civilization is in jeopardy when three quarters of its youth enter materialistic professions and devote themselves to the pursuit of the sensory activities of the outer world. Civilization is in danger when youth neglect to interest themselves in [[ethics]], [[sociology]], [[philosophy]], [[The Arts|the fine arts]], [[religion]], and [[cosmology]].
 
The inner and the outer worlds have a different set of values. Any civilization is in jeopardy when three quarters of its youth enter materialistic professions and devote themselves to the pursuit of the sensory activities of the outer world. Civilization is in danger when youth neglect to interest themselves in [[ethics]], [[sociology]], [[philosophy]], [[The Arts|the fine arts]], [[religion]], and [[cosmology]].
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Only in the higher levels of the [[superconscious]] [[mind]] as it impinges upon the [[spirit]] realm of human experience can you find those higher concepts in association with effective master patterns which will contribute to the building of a better and more enduring civilization. [[Personality]] is inherently creative, but it thus functions only in the '''inner life''' of the [[individual]].
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Only in the higher levels of the [http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper100.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper100.html&line=44#mfs superconscious] [[mind]] as it impinges upon the [[spirit]] realm of human experience can you find those higher concepts in association with effective master patterns which will contribute to the building of a better and more enduring civilization. [[Personality]] is inherently creative, but it thus functions only in the '''inner life''' of the [[individual]].
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Snow crystals are always hexagonal in form, but no two are ever alike. Children conform to types, but no two are exactly alike, even in the case of twins. Personality follows types but is always [[unique]].
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Snow crystals are always hexagonal in form, but no two are ever alike. Children conform to types, but no two are exactly alike, even in the case of twins. Personality follows types but is always unique.
    
Happiness and joy take origin in the inner life. You cannot experience real joy all by yourself. A [[solitary]] life is fatal to happiness. Even families and nations will enjoy life more if they share it with others.
 
Happiness and joy take origin in the inner life. You cannot experience real joy all by yourself. A [[solitary]] life is fatal to happiness. Even families and nations will enjoy life more if they share it with others.

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