Books and Life

"The books that help you most are those which make you think the most. A great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty."


Theodore Parker

I am...

"I am happy and content because I think I am."
Alain-Rene Lesage

Something Happened on the Way...

  “"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit.
"No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."”

Winnie the Pooh

A Spark

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer

Think

Think highly of yourself, for the world takes you at your own estimate.
Unknown

In Dwelling....

“In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don't try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.”
Tao Te Ching

Thinking

Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself.
Plato

If...

The Real Purpose of Books......