How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger. — Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
The Glory of the Fruition Is Eternal
The pain of discipline is short, but the glory of the fruition is eternal. — Harriet Beecher -Stowe (1811-1896)
The Communication of Ecstasy
Art is the communication of ecstasy. — P. D. Ouspensky (1878-1947)
The Mask of Wisdom
Humor is the mask of wisdom. — Friedrich Durrenmatt (1921-1990)
What People Do to You
It’s not what people do to you, but what they mean, that hurts. — E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
Waking up to Who You Are
Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be. – Alan Watts (1915-1973)
Life Really Does Begin at Forty
Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. – Carl Jung (1875-1961)
Time Ripens All Things
Time ripens all things; no man is born wise. – Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
Strength to Live
What has no shadow has no strength to live. – Czeslaw Milosz (1911-2004)
Being and Becoming
Life is not having and getting, but being and becoming. – Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)
