Negation is the mind's first freedom, yet a negative habit is fruitful only so long as we exert ourselves to read more

Negation is the mind's first freedom, yet a negative habit is fruitful only so long as we exert ourselves to overcome it, adapt it to our needs; once acquired it can imprison us.

Unexplained joy is always so keen that... it seems to hold enough to reconcile one to the inevitable.

Unexplained joy is always so keen that... it seems to hold enough to reconcile one to the inevitable.

Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.

Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.

The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.

Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.

Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.

The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears.

The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears.

Sometimes it is a great joy just to listen to someone we love talking.

Sometimes it is a great joy just to listen to someone we love talking.

If you want an open society, you have to put up with the chaos.

If you want an open society, you have to put up with the chaos.