All Quotes By Tag: Wisdom
“I agree that I know nothing. And you know nothing. So, I say, let’s figure out together – two equally conditioned pedestrians of freedom with equal potential for truth.”
“Upon the time of death, when you leave your body and look back at your memories, it might come as a big surprise to you to see that you have spent an entire lifetime behaving according to what others expected from you, that is, doing what they expected you to do according to your exterior appearance to them, and based on which they formed their entire conclusions regarding who you are. When that moment comes, you will regret wasting an entire lifetime living in total darkness about your true self. That is when you will wish to be reborn again. And then you will forget your regrets and repeat your previous steps. And you will reborn again, and again, and again, until the world you live in, is uplifted enough to help you go through life in a good way. But, ironically, that cannot be achieved until such world becomes what you wish it to be, until others are better than you. And so, it is paradoxically comic to realize that you will never become better than those that surround you, and it is up to you to help them help you.”
“How fortunate for us that God in His immense wisdom chapterizes our lives.”
“Because we trust, we love, and because we love, we trust.”
“Upon the time of death, when you leave your body and look back at your memories, it might come as a big surprise to you to see that you have spent an entire lifetime behaving according to what others expected from you, that is, doing what they expected you to do according to your exterior appearance to them, and based on which they formed their entire conclusions regarding who you are. When that moment comes, you will regret wasting an entire lifetime living in total darkness about your true self. That is when you will wish to be reborn again. And then you will forget your regrets and repeat your previous steps. And you will reborn again, and again, and again, until the world you live in, is uplifted enough to help you go through life in a good way. Ironically, that cannot be achieved until the world becomes what you wish it to be, until others are better than you. And so, it is paradoxically comic to realize that you will never become better than those that surround you, and it is up to you to help them help you.”
“The world is what it is, and you are what you are.”
“Obstacles in your life are not in your way, they are the way.”
“Ignorance is bliss’ only if you’re ignorant enough to believe that that’s where bliss comes from.”
“The problem is that the desire to change is fundamentally a form of aggression toward yourself. The other problem is that our hang-ups, unfortunately or fortunately, contain our wealth. Our neurosis and our wisdom are made out of the same material. If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom.”
“I often find that people either underestimate what they know, or overestimate it. Very rarely do they gauge their own knowledge appropriately.”
“- Kako jedna ista stvar može za nekoga biti jako pametna, a za drugoga glupa?- Operacija bubrega je jako pametna za onoga ko ima kamen u bubregu i jako glupa za onoga ko kamen u bubregu nema – mirno objasni starac.”
“Your poetry is mysterious. Do you intend me to comprehend you, or are you hoping that I mistake my own dullness for your wisdom?”
“Destiny is manifested only through action. You cannot be the captain of your own destiny, only the sailor, because we cannot control external influences that may alter the stability or direction of our ships. Once you understand this basic principle, you won’t be so hard on yourself when things don’t go your way. If man could write his own fate, he would have designed his journey to be without obstacles. Yet all obstacles come with valuable lessons designed just for you and only you. Suffering is imposed on us time and again so that one day we would become brave wise masters. Faith keeps our ships moving, while empathy and the memories of our experiences guide us to wisdom.”
“Today’s enemies can be your friends tomorrow.And today’s friends can be tomorrow’s enemies.What you reject today, you could accept tomorrow.And what you accept today, you could reject tomorrow.Never say never unless you can predict the future.Unforeseeable circumstances can make a rich man,poor -And a poor man, rich.And unpredictable experiences can also makea good man, bad -And a bad man, good.Like the weather or bonds between lovers,Transformations cannot always be predicted.All energy transmutes one day or another,In one way or another,Either in its form or composition,Or in its position or disposition.Today will always offer new experiences,And tomorrow will always offer new opportunities.But if you heed to yesterday’s lessons,You can shape your present and futureTo be filled with positive relationshipsAnd beautiful blessings.TODAY AND TOMORROW by Suzy KassemTHE SPRING FOR WISDOMCopyright 1993”
“Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage.”