Robert M. Pirsig - The study of the art of mot...

The study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself. Working on a motorcycle, working well, caring, is to become part of a process, to achieve an inner peace of mind. The motorcycle is primarily a mental phenomenon.

Robert M. Pirsig

American Philosopher

Born: Sep 6, 1928

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Art, Motorcycle, Peace, Achieve, Mind, Become, Peace Of Mind, Caring, Miniature, Mental, Rationality, Part, Primarily, Study, Maintenance, Well, Itself, Process, Really, Working, Inner, Inner Peace, Phenomenon

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