An optimist is a driver who thinks that empty space at the curb won't have a hydrant beside it.

An optimist is a driver who thinks that empty space at the curb won't have a hydrant beside it.

Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited read more

Only the curious will learn and only the resolute overcome the
obstacles to learning. The quest quotient has always excited me more than
the intelligence quotient.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves
against the law.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves
against the law.

There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

Lose/Win people bury a lot of feelings. And unexpressed feelings come
forth later in uglier ways. Psychosomatic illnesses often are read more

Lose/Win people bury a lot of feelings. And unexpressed feelings come
forth later in uglier ways. Psychosomatic illnesses often are the
reincarnation of cumulative resentment, deep disappointment and
disillusionment repressed by the Lose/Win mentality. Disproportionate rage
or anger, overreaction to minor provocation, and cynicism are other
embodiments of suppressed emotion. People who are constantly repressing,
not transcending feelings toward a higher meaning find that it affects the
quality of their relationships with others.

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a read more

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.

Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, but in doing
ordinary things extraordinarily well.

Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, but in doing
ordinary things extraordinarily well.

The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.

Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.