In the same degree in which a man’s mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength. Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Henri Amiel Quote – “Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul…”
Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul over the flesh, that is to say, over fear, fear of poverty, of suffering… There is no serious piety without heroism. Heroism is the dazzling and glorious concentration of courage. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
William Shakespeare Quote – “Why then, you princes…”
Why then, you princes, Do you with cheeks abash’d behold our works, And call them shames? which are indeed nought else But the protractive trials of great Jove, To find persistive constancy in men. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
Quote from Buddhism – “The truth is the end and aim of all existence…”
The truth is the end and aim of all existence, and the worlds originate so that the truth may come and dwell therein. Those who fail to aspire for the truth have missed the purpose of life. Blessed is he who rests in the truth. Buddhism (circa 500 B.C.E.)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote – “I am defeated all the time…”
I am defeated all the time, yet to victory I am born. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
Olivier Clement Quote – “God calls the heart and makes it exult…”
God calls the heart and makes it exult; then he disappears; and then he reveals himself again. By the test of renunciation and a more lively “feeling” of God, a person escapes gradually from the attacks of evil: light penetrates and protects his or her nature more and more. But God refuses to provide an overwhelming proof of his presence. […]
Henry Amiel Quote – “My true being, the essence of my nature…”
My true being, the essence of my nature, myself, remains inviolate and inaccessible to the world’s attacks. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
Thomas Browne Quote – “There are wonders in true affection.”
There are wonders in true affection. Thomas Browne (1605 – 1682)
Buddha Quote – “The subject on which I meditate is truth…”
The subject on which I meditate is truth. The practice to which I devote myself is truth. The topic of my conversation is truth. My thoughts are always in the truth. For lo! My self has become the truth. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Henri Amiel Quote – “Truth above all…”
Truth above all, even when it upsets and overwhelms us! Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)