Monotheistic religion is a plagiarism of a plagiarism of a hearsay of a hearsay, of an illusion of an illusion, extending all the way back to a fabrication of a few non-events." Christopher Hitchens
Category: Quotes
My favorite quotes.
Dhammapada
Finished the Dhammapada today. Here are my highlights: For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an old rule. If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship wtih…… Continue reading Dhammapada
Irish Party in Third Class
Here I am on the grandest ship in the world having champagne with you fine people.I figure life's a gift and I don't intend on wasting itYou never know what hand your gonna get dealt nextYou learn to take life as it comes at you.To make each day count https://youtu.be/KffX-8tx_Jw
Jim Carrey quote
Got this from The Elephant Journal and thought it was worth keeping.Link: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/11/jim-carrey-explains-depression-in-the-best-way-ive-ever-heard/ Jim Carrey shares the startling realization he came to after years of fame: it’s totally pointless to spend our whole lives creating and curating some specific identity for ourselves. This is all ego: desiring to be important, to be someone, to matter. In reality,…… Continue reading Jim Carrey quote
Einstein Quote – Modest Life
“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” Albert Einstein I agree very much with this quote, it is just very hard to follow in this capitalistic, technology heavy society. Business, is the business of the USA regardless of how many 4th of July parades are…… Continue reading Einstein Quote – Modest Life
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull
I finally watched the final installment of the Indiana Jones movie series. One of our friend’s little boys is really into Indiana Jones, he wears the hat and carries around a bag everyday. And so, I thought it would be time to introduce my own son to the series. It might have been a tad…… Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull
Mark Twain Quote
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth." Mark Twain
‘The City’ – C.P. Cavafy
ONLY THIS You said: "I'll go to some other land, I'll go to some other seaThere's bound to be another city that's better by far.My every effort has been ill-fated from the start;my heart-like something dead-lies buried away;How long will my mind endure this slow decay?Wherever I look, wherever I cast my eyes,I see all… Continue reading ‘The City’ – C.P. Cavafy