Issue 259
- To some extent, while we think we are simply driving to work
every morning to earn a living, the soul knows it is
secretly engaged in a life-or-death struggle for its existence.
- If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.
- He restrains his friend from committing sins,
and induces him to do good deeds.
He conceals the unseemly secrets of a friend,
projecting only his good qualities.
He does not desert his friend in difficulties,
but gives timely assistance.
Saints describe these as the characteristics of a true friend.
- You can't think of risks. I have nothing to lose.
You either make something that you like,
or you don't, and you throw it to the universe.
- Be a hero. Always say, "I have no fear."
Tell this to everyone — "Have no fear."
- It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
- If our thoughts and hopes are elsewhere, it is impossible for us to set our
faces steadily toward the work required of us.
- By cultivating the beautiful we scatter the seeds of heavenly flowers,
as by doing good we cultivate those that belong to humanity.
- There are two kind of truths.
You can recognize small truth because its opposite is falsehood.
The opposite of a great truth is another great truth.
- Good, the more communicated, more abundant grows.