“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”<\/p>\n
Albert Einstein<\/p>\n
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“However many holy words you read,
\nHowever many you speak,
\nWhat good will they do you
\nIf you do not act upon them?”<\/p>\n
Buddha<\/p>\n
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“Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,
\nwhatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there
\nis anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things.”<\/p>\n
Paul the Apostle<\/p>\n
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The subject tonight is Love
\nAnd for tomorrow night as well.
\nAs a matter of fact,
\nI know of no better topic
\nFor us to discuss
\nUntil we all
\nDie!<\/p>\n
Hafiz<\/p>\n
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“The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance.
\nKindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person’s love of
\nGod is if that person genuinely shows love to fellow human beings.”<\/p>\n
Love, compassion, and tolerance are necessities, not luxuries.
\nWithout them, humanity cannot survive.
\nIf you have a particular faith or religion, that is good.
\nBut you can survive without it if you have
\nlove, compassion, and tolerance.<\/p>\n
The Dalai Lama, For the Love of God <\/p>\n