“Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex and intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” -Dee Hook.
When a society misuses partial intelligence and ignores holistic wisdom, its people forget the benefits of a plain and natural life. Hua Hu Ching #77
“Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance.” ~ W. Clement Stone (May 4, 1902 – September 3, 2002)
“It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.” ~ Jonathan Swift
Magic turns out to be everywhere. It’s only when it breaks through that it’s noticed. LNC
“Jesus was not killed by atheism and anarchy. He was brought down by law and order allied with religion, which is always a deadly mix. Beware of those who claim to know the mind of God and who are prepared to use force, if necessary, to make others conform. Beware those who cannot tell God’s will from their own.” ~ Barbara Brown Taylor
The main awakening of the human spirit is in compassion and the main funtion of propaganda is to suppress compasion. Joseph Campbell (Selected Works of . . . , p. 261)
Life is a lot like jazz . . . it’s best when you improvise.
George Gershwin.