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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

An Inquiry into Values

By Robert Pirsig

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780553277470

Book Description

The extraordinary story of a man's quest for truth. It will change the way you think and feel about your life.

"The cycle you're working on is a cycle called 'yourself.'"

"The study of the art of motorcycle maintainence is really a study of the art of rationality itself. Working on a mContinue

The extraordinary story of a man's quest for truth. It will change the way you think and feel about your life.

"The cycle you're working on is a cycle called 'yourself.'"

"The study of the art of motorcycle maintainence is really a 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

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  • This book changes my life every time I read it. Robert Pirsig should be commended for so seamlessly intertwining his philosophy with his acceptance of himself

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    ― Marko 45142 said on Feb 25, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • Philosophy and the art of reading

    I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I had heard about the book and the many knockoffs so I decided to read it. Well I didn't realize it was a philosophy book. I learned a lot about philosophy. There is an almost interesting story mixed in as well.

    I would say only read this if ... (continue)

    I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I had heard about the book and the many knockoffs so I decided to read it. Well I didn't realize it was a philosophy book. I learned a lot about philosophy. There is an almost interesting story mixed in as well.

    I would say only read this if you want to learn about quality of mind and soul.

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    ― flanderb said on Oct 20, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Eye opener

    I've read the book 3 times in the last 20 years. Every time I read it I take away something completely different that changes my view on some aspect of life.

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    ― Kent Barrett said on Aug 4, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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