A Parliament of Quotes

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. (...from The Scottish Himalaya Expedition, by WH Murray) more

The heart actually beats differently in response to the beautiful than in response to the ugly or pernicious ... (from Rudolf Steiner's book, Mystery Knowledge and Mystery Centres) more

"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties of the earth are never alone or weary in life... Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." more

If we had never before looked upon the earth, but suddenly came to it man or woman grown, set down in the midst of a summer mead, would it not seem to us a radiant vision? more

"Your outward search for God culminates in the greatest of all possible discoveries -- finding Him at the center of your own being. Life flows up from within you." more