"The universe shivers with wonder in the depths of the human,"

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Source : "The Universe Is A Green Dragon". Book by Brian Swimme, www.context.org. 1984.

Brian Swimme

#Depth Quotes #Wonder Quotes #Shiver Quotes

“The realisation that our small planet is only one of many worlds gives mankind the perspective it needs to realise sooner that our own world belongs to all its creatures.”
“A good rule for mental conductâ€”think whatever it makes you truly happy to think.”

Source : Susan Gregg (2007). “The Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Meditations”, p.17, Penguin
“Those who seek education in the paths of duty are always deceived by the illusion that power in the hands of friends is an advantage to them.”
“Trust is hard to get from actors, and for me to give to actors.”

Source : "Lee Daniels Makes it Personal". Interview with Drew Fortune, www.interviewmagazine.com. October 5, 2012.
“We have to be focused on growing the party and getting young people to see us as a viable option.”
“I know why we can't have a frank discussion with our policymakers - if you're in the government or in law enforcement you cannot acknowledge that drugs are anything but inherently evil and morally wrong.”
“Contrary to many of the rumors and innuendo in circulation, I wholeheartedly believe that Obama views Israels security as absolute.”
“The question has often been asked; Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? It does not matter what you call it. Buddhism remains what it is whatever label you may put on it. The label is immaterial. Even the label 'Buddhism' which we give to the teachings of the Buddha is of little importance. The name one gives is inessential.... In the same way Truth needs no label: it is neither Buddhist, Christian, Hindu nor Moslem. It is not the monopoly of anybody. Sectarian labels are a hindrance to the independent understanding of Truth, and they produce harmful prejudices in men's minds.”

Source : Walpola Rahula (2014). “What the Buddha Taught”, p.17, Oneworld Publications

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