In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
Let your love of life be love to your highest hope; and let your highest hope be the highest thought of life!
It is the quietest words that bring on the storm. Thoughts that come on doves' feet guide the world.
Every thought is part of a personal consciousness, always changing, sensibly continuous, and interested in some parts of its object to the exclusion of others.
In much of your talking, thinking is half murdered. For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings, but cannot fly.
Explore Wisdom
Jump directly to reflection #42
Your Sanctuary Awaits
Double-tap any quote or tap the heart in the action rail while browsing to save timeless reflections here for offline contemplation.
No matches found
Try searching by author (e.g. Rumi, Emerson, Seneca), mood (e.g. Serene, Bold), category (e.g. Nature, Wisdom), or topic.