“Life is not profound without its own tragedy. It humbles us. Sets the bar for our introspection. Keeps us from believing we are gods. Puts our egos in check.” ―Crystal Evans
Quotes
The Good…
“The good will is all — and all the talents are ways to fulfill it.” ―Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook
Happiness Resides…
“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” -Democritus
Have Patience…
“Have patience with all things, but first of all, yourself.” –St. Francis de Sales
Truth Is Like…
“Truth is like heat or light; its vibrations are endless, and are endlessly felt.” -Margaret Deland
Be…
“Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” –Gustave Flaubert
They’re Certainly Entitled…
They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions… but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” ―Harper Lee
The Mind Is…
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..”—John Milton
“…Stories Can Also”…
“ … stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize … stories can also repair that broken dignity.” -Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Tell Me…
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 