It is not the truth that a man possesses, or believes that he possesses, but the earnest effort which he puts forward to reach the truth, which constitutes the worth of a man. For it is not by the possession, but the search after truth that he enlarges his power, wherein alone consists his ever-increasing perfection.
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There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
There is great force hidden in a gentle command.
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.
One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important read more
One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you. Perfection does not exist -- you can always do better and you can always grow.
If something is exceptionally well done it has embedded in it's very existence the aim of lifting the common denominator read more
If something is exceptionally well done it has embedded in it's very existence the aim of lifting the common denominator rather than catering to it.
Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay
attention to it. There is no substitute read more
Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay
attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration,
knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core
of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, "Only let the
moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the
surface of your being.".
The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.
The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.
Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and read more
Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and yourself alone one question. .
. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good. If it
doesn't, it is of no use.
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Everything is perfect in the universe -- even your desire to improve it.
Everything is perfect in the universe -- even your desire to improve it.
