Category Archives: Quotes

ACIM on love

“Love rests in certainty. Only uncertainty can be defensive. And all uncertainty is doubt about yourself.”

~ ACIM

A Course in Miracles is a 1976 book by Helen Schucman. The underlying premise is that the greatest “miracle” is the act of simply gaining a full “awareness of love’s presence” in a person’s life. Schucman said that the book had been dictated to her, word for word, via a process of “inner dictation” from Jesus Christ. Wikipedia

Originally published 1975

Richard Feynman on fooling yourself

Richard P. Feynman

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.”

― Richard P. Feynman

Richard Phillips Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics. He was a key figure in the development of the atomic bomb and helped unify quantum and electrodynamic physics. Feynman was known for his innovative approach, ability to explain complex concepts simply, and dedication to teaching. 

Born May 11, 1918, New York, NY

Died February 15, 1988 (age 69 years), Los Angeles, CA

Gandhi on forgiveness

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

― Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political thinker who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Wikipedia

Born: October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India

Assassinated: January 30, 1948,

Confucius on helping others

Depiction of Confucius by Wu Daozi, 8th century CE

A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain.”  

~ Confucius

Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. Wikipedia

BornKong Qiu
c. 551 BCE
Zou, Lu (now QufuShandong)
Diedc. 479 BCE (aged 71–72)
Si River, Lu

John Donne gets to the heart of RHS (Releasing the Hidden Splendour)

Portrait by Isaac Oliver, 1616

“And who understands? Not me, because if I did I would forgive it all.”

~ John Donne

John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets. Wikipedia

Born January 22, 1572, London, United Kingdom

Died March 31, 1631 (age 59 years), London, United Kingdom