“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
―
―
“Hope & curiosity about the future seemed better than guarantees. The unknown was always so attractive to me...and still is.”
―
―
“The fact that everything feels like God to me ensured that I would not remain a Christian.”
― Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion
― Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it.
[These words are also inscribed upon his grave]”
― Eleven Theses on Feuerbach
[These words are also inscribed upon his grave]”
― Eleven Theses on Feuerbach
Pauline’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Pauline’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Pauline
Lists liked by Pauline




















