This strange disease of modern life,
With its sick hurry, its divided aims.

This strange disease of modern life,
With its sick hurry, its divided aims.

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there read more

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. -Fr. Alfred D'Souza.

When you're a student or whatever, and you can't afford a car, or a plane fare, or even a train read more

When you're a student or whatever, and you can't afford a car, or a plane fare, or even a train fare, all you can do is hope that someone will stop and pick you up.

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.

Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.

Until you're broken, you don't know what you're made of.

Until you're broken, you don't know what you're made of.

A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.

A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.

I can do no other than be reverent before everything that is called life. I can do no other than read more

I can do no other than be reverent before everything that is called life. I can do no other than to have compassion for all that is called life. That is the beginning and the foundation of all ethics.

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. read more

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.