Kneenah

“What affirmation and denial are in the case of thinking, pursuit and avoidance are in the case of longing for something.”
― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics

“happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

“When life becomes too complicated and we feel overwhelmed, it’s often useful just to stand back and remind ourselves of our overall purpose, our overall goal. When faced with a feeling of stagnation and confusion, it may be helpful to take an hour, an afternoon, or even several days to simply reflect on what it is that will truly bring us happiness, and then reset our priorities on the basis of that. This can put our life back in proper context, allow a fresh perspective, and enable us to see which direction to take.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

“Death's an old story, but new for each person.”
― Ivan Turgenev, Fathers and Children: Introduction by John Bayley