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• It is human to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.
- Anatole France
• Three men went into the jungle on different occasions and saw a chameleon. "A chameleon is red," said the first man. "No a chameleon is green," said the second man. "Nonsense, a chameleon is brown," said the third man. Those who disagree about the nature of God are like these three men.
- Hindu Teaching Story
• Walking the spiritual path is a very subtle process; it is not something to jump into naively. There are numerous sidetracks which lead to a distorted, ego-centered version of spirituality; we can deceive ourselves into thinking we are developing spiritually when instead we are strengthening our egocentricity through spiritual techniques
• Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards.
- Soren Kierkegaard
• If a commandment comes your way, don't delay.
- Mekhilta, Bo
• [BUDDHISM] When you see with discernment, 'All fabrications are inconstant'--you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity.
When you see with discernment, 'All fabrications are stressful' -- you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity.
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