Nick Rowe

“The universe is not there to overwhelm us; it is our home, and our resource. The bigger the better.”
― David Deutsch, The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World

“will find a country able to sustain all his men.7 “The gifts Alexander promises are useless to me,” Dandamis went on. “The things I prize and find of real worth are trees, which are my shelter; blooming plants, which provide my daily food; and water, which assuages my thirst. Possessions amassed with anxious thought are wont to prove ruinous to those who gather them, causing only the sorrow and vexation that afflict all unenlightened men.”
― Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi

“Spirituality is not religion. It is a path for us to generate happiness, understanding, and love, so we can live deeply each moment of our life. Having a spiritual dimension in our lives does not mean escaping life or dwelling in a place of bliss outside this world but discovering ways to handle life’s difficulties and generate peace, joy, and happiness right where we are, on this beautiful planet.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living

“The key to pursuing excellence is to embrace an organic, long-term learning process, and not to live in a shell of static, safe mediocrity. Usually, growth comes at the expense of previous comfort or safety.”
― Josh Waitzkin, The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence