Great quotes can inspire, amuse, provoke ideas and action, provide a fresh perspective.
See what emerges for you as you consider the quotes for this week:
Quotes for the week of December 10:
December 10
“Meditation is looking directly at who we are and not assuming anything – about our thoughts, our emotions, or our situation. In this way, Buddhist practice is very similar to the scientific method – as soon as we make an assumption about something we can get stuck there…We assume, assume, assume.” David Nichtern
December 11
“The best way to learn to bake bread is to bake often, alongside someone who is very good at it.” Bronwen Godfrey
December 12
“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” D. Elton Trueblood
December 13
“Diligence is the source of wealth and thrift the source of riches.” Chinese proverb
December 14
“Speak before the people you fear and speak your mind – even if your voice shakes.” Maggie Kuhn
December 15
“Discontentment is an illness that infects many people every day. Look around your life to see where the germs of discontentment are breeding.” Deborah Taylor-Hough
December 16
“Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.” Mary Catherine Bateson