[A]s Agatha Swanburne once said, 'To be kept waiting is unfortunate, but to be kept waiting with nothing interesting to read is a tragedy of Greek proportions.

The innocent-sounding words “Yes, it’s close enough to walk” can easily lure the unsuspecting tourist into an exhausting day-long climb, requiring supplemental oxygen, crampons, and a pickax.

It hurt when someone lies to you, and you know that. But you believe him instead because you love him.

We have been told to ask about everything: Will it leave us free?

Refuse to worry. Cast your anxiety upon the Lord. He cares for you.

You will achieve great success when you find happiness.

We have great work ahead of us, and it needs devotion and much, much energy. To grow, to discover, we need involvement.

The Divine flow that wants to move through me requires stillness.

The will to do, the tenacity to overcome all obstacles and to finish the course, the strength to cling to inexorable ideals, are all rooted in courage.

Wild dogs? Or just Clayton? -Nick Sorrentino (Bitten)

If someone says, hey, you know, this long weekend, let's go skydiving - I would say, no, are you nuts? I'd just as soon sit down and have a cup of tea.

Even in this world where you’re getting everything you need and having this nice life, there’s still loneliness and longing and disconnection.