Amy Haven

“We're compensated metaphysically with the absolute freedom to define and pursue whatever it is we believe will make our lives worthwhile- a dubious birthright that imparts a wearisome burden of its own. Rather like choosing one all-important meal from an infinite menu.”
― Chris Chester, Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds

“Swiftly the brain becomes an enchanted loom, where millions of flashing shuttles weave a dissolving pattern-always a meaningful pattern-though never an abiding one.”
― Charles Sherrington

“Don't ask for guarantees. And don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library. Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were heading for shore.”
― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

“Philosophical systems have a habit of collapsing under the scrutiny of the next malcontent to come along.”
― Chris Chester, Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds