Quote by: Olaf Stapledon

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameOlaf Stapledon
  • DescriptionBritish novelist and philosopher
  • BornMay 10, 1886
  • DiedSeptember 6, 1950
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionParamedic; Philosopher; Writer
  • WorksStar Maker; Last And First Men; Odd John