Emptiness is not a mere emptiness, but rather fullness in which the distinctiveness of everything is throughly realized.

When Death puts out our Flame, the Snuff will tell, If we were Wax, or Tallow by the smell.

In Buddhism, compassion always goes with wisdom. Compassion without wisdom is not understood to be true compassion, and wisdom without compassion is not true wisdom.

Zen is a double-edged sword, killing words and thoughts, yet at the same time, giving them life. Although beyond human intellect and philosophy, Zen is their root and source.

The silence was suddenly too charged, his face too beautiful in the light.

They fail and they alone who have not striven.

It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses we must plant more trees.

Whoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.

The world can fall to pieces around us, but in the end, we'll always make it back to us.

I am learning that a life isn't real unless someone else knows its reality. And I want my life to be real.

The Commander in Chief directs that Divine service be performed every Sunday at 11 o'clock...It is expected that officers of all ranks will by their attendance set an example to their men.

I thought that I was mutant somehow. I eventually realized that I have a very natural look, and that's what God gave me, and I'm proud of it. It was kind of a way for me to get past that as well.

My mind started wandering. I started playing carefully, instead of playing the way that had gotten me to that point. I had to force myself to keep driving the ball.