Elie Wisel on Shadows

Most people think that shadows follow, precede, or surround beings or objects. The truth is that they also surround words, ideas, desires, deeds, impulses and memories. -Elie Wiesel, writer, Nobel laureate (b. 1928) 

For every language that becomes extinct, an image of man disappears. -Octavio Paz,

For every language that becomes extinct, an image of man disappears. -Octavio Paz, poet, diplomat, Nobel laureate (1914-1998) 

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream~ Anatole France

To accomplish great things, 
we must not only act, but 
also dream; not only 
plan, but 
also believe.
~ Anatole France 

You are your own best friend as well as your worst enemy.-Swami Satchidananda

“If you have done something meritorious, you experience pleasure and happiness; if wrong things, suffering. A happy or unhappy life is your own creation. Nobody else is responsible. If you remember this, you won’t find fault with anybody. You are your own best friend as well as your worst enemy. (99)” 
― Swami Satchidananda, The Yoga Sutras

“Everything is sorrow for the wise.” ― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“Everything is sorrow for the wise.” 
― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.” ― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits
near them, waiting.” 
― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“We are not going to change the whole world, but we can change ourselves and feel free as birds."- Yoga Sutras

“We are not going to change the whole world, but we can change ourselves and feel free as birds."- Yoga Sutras 

In the midst of life, we are in employment. - Les Murray

"In the midst of life, we are in employment." - Les Murray