The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealized read more

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealized past.

Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.

Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.

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.

Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk read more

Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Keep quiet. Do your work in the world, but inwardly keep quiet. Then all will come to you.

Keep quiet. Do your work in the world, but inwardly keep quiet. Then all will come to you.

And neither shall we learn to war with ourselves anymore.

And neither shall we learn to war with ourselves anymore.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.

A "should" is a "have to" with no teeth; it is dead
energy.