Best Connections Quotes to Inspire, Uplift & Motivate You Every Day

“THIS IS WHY”

“One way poetry connects is across time. . . . Some echo of a writer's physical experience comes into us when we read her poem.”

“When people can get away with crimes just because they are wealthy or have the right connections, the scales are tipped against fairness and equality. The weight of corruption then becomes so heavy that it creates a dent that forces the world to become slanted, so much so — that justice just slips off.”

“There is a depth to life which only comes from our connection to other people. However, we have to find it without becoming a prisoner.”

“We all know people who are smart. But that doesn’t mean they are wise. Understanding and wisdom come from surviving the pitfalls of life, thriving in life, having wide and deep contact with other people. Out of your own moments of suffering, struggle, friendship, intimacy, and joy comes a compassionate awareness of how other people feel—their frailty, their confusion, and their courage. The wise are those who have lived full, varied lives, and reflected deeply on what they’ve been through.”