Memorable Quotes

The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion. The Dalai Lama The ego is a self-satisfying historian which seeks only that information that agrees with it, rewrites history when it needs to, and does not even see the evidence that threatens it. Anthony G. Greenwald Emotions are the color of life; we would be drab creatures indeed without them. But we must control these emotions, or they will control us. John M. Wilson So often we think that to be encouragers we have to produce great words of wisdom when, in fact, a few simple syllables of sympathy and an arm around the shoulder can often provide much needed comfort. Florence Littauer He who would move the world must first move himself. Edward Ericson Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. Malcolm Forbes Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective. Ralph Waldo Emerson