"Those of us who have come to years of discretion and more, must often take to retrospect, and seek to appraise the outcome of our lives."

-- Learned Hand

#Maturity Quotes #Years Quotes #Outcomes Quotes

“Any and all religions are real, the genuine article, to their practitioners. There can never be one religion, prophet, or savior that will satisfy all six billion humans. Each of us must find our ideal way to attune with deity.”

Source : Scott Cunningham (2010). “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner”, p.26, Llewellyn Worldwide
“Reform is born of need, not pity.”
“The way you keep your house, the way you organize your time, the care you take in your personal appearance, the things you spend your money on, all speak loudly about what you believe. The beauty of thy peace shines forth in an ordered life. A disordered life speaks loudly of disorder in the soul.”
“The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives.”
“The uplifters are forever running around telling blockheads they would do better if they would believe in themselves. But they already do. That is why they are blockheads.”
“I wouldn't want to play a character that knew everything and knew where to go. It is much more interesting playing a character that is vulnerable trying to be strong. It makes for better TV.”
“Remember: It costs nothing to encourage an artist, and the potential benefits are staggering. A pat on the back to an artist now could one day result in your favorite film, or the cartoon you love to get stoned watching, or the song that saves your life. Discourage an artist, you get absolutely nothing in return, ever.”

Source : Kevin Smith (2012). “Tough Sh*t Deluxe: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good”, p.152, Penguin
“Blessed is he who has a soul, blessed is he who has none, but woe and grief to him who has it in embryo.”

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