“The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.” ~ Louis E. Boone

“It is wretched to have an abundance of intentions and a poverty of action, to be rich in truths and

‘In such ugly times, the only true protest is beauty.” ~ Phil Ochs

“Philosophy begins in wonder. And, in the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.” ~ Alfred

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.” ~T.S. Eliot

“Save all your energies and time for breaking the wall your mind has built around you.” ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj

“I overcame myself, the sufferer; I carried my own ashes to the mountains; I invented a brighter flame for myself.”

“Geniuses are like thunderstorms. They go against the wind, terrify people, cleanse the air.” ~ Søren Kierkegaard

“The unconscious always tries to produce an impossible situation in order to force the individual to bring out his very

“Lovers find secret places inside this violent world where they make transactions with beauty.” ~ Rumi