“We are all misfits, poseurs, and clowns. We are heartbroken and lonely, failures in life, criminals and frauds. Most of our successes are pleasant illusions. Through the books on the shelves, the library becomes a support group and lets us know that we are not alone. Once we realize we are not alone, we can relax, set our burdens down, and move on.”
― Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library
― Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library
“Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is nonviolent, nonharming, and nonaggressive. It is a mental attitude based on the wish for others to be free of their suffering and is associated with a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards others.”
― The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
― The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
“When life becomes too complicated and we feel overwhelmed, it’s often useful just to stand back and remind ourselves of our overall purpose, our overall goal. When faced with a feeling of stagnation and confusion, it may be helpful to take an hour, an afternoon, or even several days to simply reflect on what it is that will truly bring us happiness, and then reset our priorities on the basis of that. This can put our life back in proper context, allow a fresh perspective, and enable us to see which direction to take.”
― The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
― The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
“happiness. For example, good”
― The Art of Happiness: A handbook for living
― The Art of Happiness: A handbook for living
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