"With mind distracted, never thinking, "Death is coming," To slave away on the pointless business of mundane life, And then to come out empty--it is a tragic error. (116) trans by Robert Thurman"

-- Huston Smith

#Thinking Quotes #Errors Quotes #Mind Quotes

“The majority is wicked.”
“I would like to see the gay population get on board with feminism. It's a beautiful organisation and they've done so much. It seems to me a no-brainer.”
“Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference.”
“I hate feeling late. Someone else has the courtesy and respect to show up on time, and when I'm late, it's like telling them, "I don't respect you." Worst feeling in the world. It makes you really reflect on your priorities.”
“I never go black tie. I never grew up wearing ties or bow ties or anything.”
“You've got to try a little kindness, yes show a little kindness Just shine your light for everyone to see. And if you try a little kindness, Then you'll overlook the blindness Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets.”
“I've always worked with a team of actors and filmmakers ever since I was a kid in Michigan making Super-8 movies.”
“When something becomes so important to you that it drives your behavior and commands your emotions, you are worshipping it.”

Source : J.D. Greear (2011). “Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary”, p.27, B&H Publishing Group

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