(Wallace) Stevens turns to the idea of the weather precisely as the religious man turns to the idea of God.

(Wallace) Stevens turns to the idea of the weather precisely as the religious idea turns to the idea of God.

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

If you cannot laugh frequently and genuinely, you have no soul.

I remember reading once that some fellows use language to conceal thought

Instead of becoming the world’s expert on Buddhism, just let go, let go, let go.

Prayer is not designed for the furnishing of God with the knowledge of what we need, but it is designed as a confession to him of our sense of need.

Her profession's her religion, her sin is lifelessness.

I put my head out of my window and see how much the wind’s knife wants to slice it off. On this unseen guillotine, I’ve placed the eyeless head of all my desires.

Innovation never happens as planned.

Prayer is not just something on our to-do list; it's the breath of our soul.

Research to me is as important or more important than the writing. It is the foundation upon which the book is built