"Most people prefer to think that their resentment is entirely the fault of the person they resent, and that twisted logic seems to make sense in their minds. But it makes no sense to me at all... But it's a popular point of view. Probably because it's so much easier. It relieves you of the burden of any and all self-examination. (Nathan to Nat)"

-- Catherine Ryan Hyde

#Thinking Quotes #Self Quotes #Views Quotes

“Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day.”
“For the ordinary man, whose mind is a checkerboard of criss-crossing reflections, opinions, and prejudices, bare attention is virtually impossible.”

Source : Philip Kapleau (1970). “The three pillars of Zen: teaching, practice, and enlightenment”, Beacon Press (MA)
“For me, Marouane Fellaini has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League over the last few seasons. If he continues to improve at United, weâ€™ll have a really good player on our hands.”
“People hide the truth because they're afraid.”
“I happen to be a guy who also plays the piano and sings, so people automatically associate me with Billy Joel”
“A man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well, especially a businessman.”

Source : Petronius (2015). “Delphi Complete Works of Petronius (Illustrated)”, p.183, Delphi Classics
“Some people, you have to grit your teeth in order to stay in the same room as them, but you get on and ask the questions you assume most of the people watching want to ask.”
“If there weren't luck involved, I would win every time.”

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