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Concepts create idols of God, of whom only wonder can tell us anything.


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Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall to our knees.

Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall to our knees.



Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day.

Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day.



As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.

As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.



God's name is not known; it is wondered at.

God's name is not known; it is wondered at.



That we may merge into the deep and dazzling darkness, vanish into it, dissolve in it forever in an unbelievable bliss beyond imagination, for absolute nothingness represents absolute bliss.

That we may merge into the deep and dazzling darkness, vanish into it, dissolve in it forever in an unbelievable bliss beyond imagination, for absolute nothingness represents absolute bliss.



Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within ourselves, we become at peace.

Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within ourselves, we become at peace.



For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing and penetrating it?

For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing and penetrating it?



May we never risk the life of our souls by being resentful or by bearing grudges.

May we never risk the life of our souls by being resentful or by bearing grudges.



It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are.

It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are.



Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.

Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.





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When people have told me that because I am a Catholic, I cannot be an artist, I have had to reply, ruefully, that because I am a Catholic I cannot afford to be less than an artist.

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At the end of the day, Fool's Gold is a label that, when I hear something I like, I try to grab it for the label. There's a ton of great music coming out.

At the end of the day, Fool's Gold is a label that, when I hear something I like, I try to grab it for the label. There's a ton of great music coming out.



Being excited about what we do every day and sharing our gifts with the world is how we cultivate joy and energy.

Being excited about what we do every day and sharing our gifts with the world is how we cultivate joy and energy.




Of what use the friendliest disposition even, if there are no hours given to Friendship, if it is forever postponed to unimportant duties and relations? Friendship first, Friendship last.

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No vision issue today is bigger than the question of efficiency versus some combination of innovation and customer service.

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If you follow reason far enough it always leads to conclusions that are contrary to reason.

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