If you can't find the truth right in front of you, where do you expect to find it?
- Zen Master Dogen
Philosophy practiced is the goal of learning.
- Thoreau
Empty your cup.
- From a Zen story
All's well that ends well.
- title of a play by William Shakespeare
What are some of yours?
Only a warrior can choose pacificm - all others are condemned to it.
ReplyDelete...whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8)
"What is existence but our life flashing before us?"
ReplyDelete-- Robert Godwin
Great quotes. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine threw this out at me the other day:
"Life is hard, but it's harder if you're stupid.:
This one's a little long, but I like it anyway --
ReplyDeleteSeventh-century Chinese Chan Buddhist master Hongren advised:
"Work, work! . . . Work! Don't waste a moment . . . . Calm yourself, quiet yourself, master your senses. Work, work! Just dress in old clothes, eat simple food . . . feign ignorance, appear inarticulate. This is economical with energy, yet effective."