"In solitude we become aware that our worth is not the same as our usefulness."

-- Henri Nouwen

#Solitude Quotes #Usefulness Quotes

“We often reward mediocrity because it is comforting. If they can do it, anyone can do it.”
“Art's purpose is to sober and quiet the mind so that it is in accord with what happens.”
“To be shown love is to feel ourselves the object of concern: our presence is noted, our name is registered, our views are listened to, our failings are treated with indulgence and our needs are ministered to. And under such care, we flourish.”
“Hell is a swamp, to me - not as something fiery, but as something dank, moist, and wet.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“If infants are ready to do something, they will do it. In fact, when they are ready, they have to do it.”

Source : Magda Gerber (1998). “Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect”
“Nonsense makes the heart grow fonder.”
“Only in America can you find so many angry people claiming to love their country, while hating almost anyone in it.”
“I'm a miracle man, things happen which I don't plan, I've never planned anything. Whatsoever I do, I want it to be an instant action object, instant reaction subject. Instant input, instant output.”

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