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#tranquil

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Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.


Dietrich Bonhoeffer


#gratitude #into #joy #memory #pangs

As social beings we live with our eyes upon our reflection, but have no assurance of the tranquillity of the waters in which we see it.


Charles Horton Cooley


#beings #eyes #live #our #reflection

Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.'


Ai Weiwei


#being #cannot #china #close #contemplation

Music is a complete evocation – like a smell. It can bring an entire memory and feeling back to you in a rush. Much more complete than even a photograph. You allow yourself a certain visual distance with photos – not music. It envelopes you – there’s no way to escape it. It’s a great test of sensitivity – the degree of reaction to music. I use it all the time. I call it my ‘Music Test.’ People today don’t want to hear the truth. They’re really afraid of tranquility and silence – they’re afraid they might begin to understand their own motivations too well. They keep a steady stream of noise going to protect themselves, to build a wall against the truth. Like African natives, beating on their drums, rattling their gourds, shaking the bells to scare off evil spirits. As long as there’s enough noise, there’s nothing to fear – or hear. But they will listen. Times are changing.


Anton Szandor LaVey


#noise #silence #tranquility #change

We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.


Kwame Nkrumah


#prefer #self-government #servitude #tranquility

That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.


Aphra Behn


#found #friend #good #library #life

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility; they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.


Charlotte Bronte


#beings #cannot #find #human #human beings

It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.


Charlotte Bronte


#beings #cannot #find #human #human beings

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.


Buddha


#dislike #evil #fear #feeling #feelings

Periods of tranquility are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up.


Alfred North Whitehead


#creative #mankind #periods #prolific #seldom






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