"There is a reason that all things are as they are, and did you see with my eyes and know with my knowledge, you would perhaps better understand."
- Bram Stoker
"The first step toward feeling compassion for others is to set the intention to try it out."
- Sharon Salzberg
"If we turn away from our own pain, we may find ourselves projecting this aversion onto others, seeing them as somehow inadequate for being in a troubled situation."
"The word 'God' defines a personal relation, not an objective concept. Like the name of the beloved in every love. It does not imply separation and distance. Hearing the beloved name is an immediate aw..."
- Christos Yannaras