Nikolai A. BerdyaevThe question of bread for myself is a material question, but the question of bread for my neighbor is a spiritual question.
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The material question of life is about how to get by. The spiritual question of life is about what is the right way to live. There is a big difference between the two, but most people are not capable of making that distinction. If you are concerned only with your needs, then your life cannot be considered spiritual. To truly experience the spiritual way of life, you must put others first in your thoughts and actions.
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