"Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilization." -- Charles Lindbergh
A typically American mistake. Rather, true freedom consists in the possibility to become your best self. This is not the same as wildness, which may in fact prevent true freedom.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Oscar Wilde
Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived. -Oscar Wilde, writer (1854-1900)
Since the Holy Spirit guides the Church, as Catholics believe, this is quite true, which would probably surprise Wilde. This is the meaning of the infallibility.
Since the Holy Spirit guides the Church, as Catholics believe, this is quite true, which would probably surprise Wilde. This is the meaning of the infallibility.
Malayan proverb
"Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm." -- Malayan Proverb
And don't think the devil is gone just because you don't smell sulfur.
And don't think the devil is gone just because you don't smell sulfur.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Mark Twain
Faith is believing what you know ain't so. -Mark Twain, author and humorist (1835-1910)
Here is a better authority on the subject: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Heb 11:1
Here is a better authority on the subject: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Heb 11:1
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Eric Hoffer, philosopher
What monstrosities would walk the streets were some people's faces as unfinished as their minds. -Eric Hoffer, philosopher and author (1902-1983)
What horrors, and what beauties, we would see if people's faces reflected the state of their souls. And someday they will.
What horrors, and what beauties, we would see if people's faces reflected the state of their souls. And someday they will.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Jeph Jacques, Web cartoonist
"You can either hold yourself up to the unrealistic standards of others, or ignore them and concentrate on being happy with yourself as you are." -- Jeph Jacques
In truth, these aren't the only choices. One can also consider the expectations of others and see if there might be some merit in them. None of us is yet the best we can be, though it is surely a mistake to try to conform only to other people's opinions.
In truth, these aren't the only choices. One can also consider the expectations of others and see if there might be some merit in them. None of us is yet the best we can be, though it is surely a mistake to try to conform only to other people's opinions.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Jules Renard, writer
Words are the small change of thought. -Jules Renard, writer (1864-1910)
I would think it more accurate to say that words are the currency of thought, not just the small change. Certainly we cannot exchange our thoughts without words, and I would say that big thoughts, properly expressed, require substantial investment, no matter the denominations of currency used. In fact, I doubt that we can think at all without words, and we need words proportional to our thoughts.
I would think it more accurate to say that words are the currency of thought, not just the small change. Certainly we cannot exchange our thoughts without words, and I would say that big thoughts, properly expressed, require substantial investment, no matter the denominations of currency used. In fact, I doubt that we can think at all without words, and we need words proportional to our thoughts.
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