Pleasure is a shadow, wealth is vanity, and power a pageant; but
knowledge is ecstatic in enjoyment, perennial in frame, read more

Pleasure is a shadow, wealth is vanity, and power a pageant; but
knowledge is ecstatic in enjoyment, perennial in frame, unlimited in space
and indefinite in duration.

Hope is the parent of faith.

Hope is the parent of faith.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of read more

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.

No one who has come to true greatness has not felt in some degree that his life belongs to the read more

No one who has come to true greatness has not felt in some degree that his life belongs to the people, and what God has given them he gives it for mankind.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.

To the degree we can live without the things of this world, to that
degree we are wealthy.

To the degree we can live without the things of this world, to that
degree we are wealthy.

Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.

Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You read more

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as
a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in
giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give
yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or
some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to
accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and
from the universe.

Charisma is the transference of enthusiasm.

Charisma is the transference of enthusiasm.