Nationalism is a form of cultural self-centeredness, and as a collective thought-form, can only exist because the dominant in-group is itself comprised of self-centered and narcissistic individuals.

A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

People use words to do battle and to hurt one another terribly, tragically and even mortally.

When we want to talk, we can instead listen, and let our attentiveness to another's need to speak be our silent statement.

Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.

We must quit thinking we know everything, and quit placing "knowledge" over kindness and compassion.

The dreamer's untamed eye sees beyond the illusions to the heart of what is real.

There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy.

Love only serves and does not calculate.

If you do not like a certain behavior in others, look within yourself to find the roots of what discomforts you.

Materialism is an identity crisis.

For me, the subject of the picture is always more important than the picture.

Every spot his mouth touches closes the empty spaces inside.

I am no longer tied to the cliffsThreats don’t hold any groundI have decided to fly highOn the winds of cool complacence

You have to be like a lion and a fox. The fox is smart enough to recognize traps, and the lion is strong enough to scare away the wolves. Be like a lion and a fox, and no one will ever beat you.

You want to make a big bold difference in this world? Then pray big, bold prayers.

Those who consume far more resources than they require destroy the life chances of those whose survival depends upon consuming more.

Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.

Life is a series of problems.

I am senting many books for endorsement purposes, which enables me to stay relevant in my own field, and I have people that help me decide which ones I should read and endorse.

Trust is accepting what God sends into your life whether you understand it or not.