Category Archives: Quotes
Peter Gabel on the loving world we aspire
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“We together are realizing each other’s liberation once we find the social and political path to spread this collective awareness sufficiently across social space, then the loving world to which we aspire will begin to be born.” [1]
–Peter Gabel
Peter Gabel was an American law academic and associate editor of Tikkun, a bi-monthly Jewish critique of politics, culture, and society. He wrote a number of articles for the magazine on subjects ranging from the original intent of the framers of the Constitution to the creationism/evolution controversy. Wikipedia
Born January 28, 1947, United States
Died October 25, 2022 (age 75 years)
Lao Tzu on what other people think
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
“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,
Winston Churchill on getting and giving
Mahatma Gandhi on living and learning
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
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