Thought of the Moment

Where authentic humility and a spirit of gratitude are not present, it is near impossible to be genuinely liked and respected. Read more

When I was young, I admired clever people.

Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

- Abraham Heschel Read more

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. Read more

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.

- Robert Brault Read more

Why waste an ounce of energy building a case for who to blame when we can use our energy to improve our chances for a desirable outcome? When we look to blame, have we not lost sight of what really matters? Read more

When a person is steely in his contentions, certain that his viewpoint is the best path for all, void of moments of doubt and uncertainty, it may be wise to tread carefully.

When I see dogmatic behaviour, I see unfulfilled need.

To be unyielding in one's beliefs reflects some degree of indifference for the suffering of our fellow humans.

Where there is doubt, I often find decency. Where there is lack of doubt, I am careful not to get too close. Read more

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

- Kahlil Gibran Read more

I believe I've passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage. I've found that just surviving is a noble fight. I once believed in causes too; I had my pointless points of view. And life went on no matter who was wrong or right.

- Billy Joel Read more

If you regularly struggle to be understood or even heard, if your conversations leave you feeling like a mere sounding board, if you sense there is no genuine interest from the other side in what's going on with you, ask yourself if this is a friend you wish upon your own children? If not, what are you doing? Read more

I have never encountered a winner that held hate towards something.

- Conor McGregor Read more