Wisdom Quote by Anthony de Mello — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“If what you seek is Truth, there is one thing you must have above all else.” “I know. An overwhelming passion for it.” “No. An unremitting readiness to admit you may be wrong.”

“‎"I have no fear of losing u, for you aren't an object of my property, or anyone else's. I love you as you are, without attachment, without fears, without conditions, without egoism, trying not to absorb you. I love you freely because I love your freedom, as well as mine.”

“The philosopher”

“Every word, every image used for God is a distortion more than a description.”

“Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one's awareness of one's ignorance.”

“The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body.”

“The use of sea and air is common to all; neither can a title to the ocean belong to any people or private persons, forasmuch as neither nature nor public use and custom permit any possession therof.”

“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.”

“When I start a new seminar I tell my students that I will undoubtedly contradict myself, and that I will mean both things. But an acceptance of contradiction is no excuse for fuzzy thinking. We do have to use our minds as far as they will take us, yet acknowledge that they cannot take us all the way.”

“The actions aligned with the insight of interbeing reinforce the notion that we are all connected. They integrate, not separate. They are for all of humanity, not just my country. They encourage the emergence of wisdom in all of us, and they are not just for humanity but for all living beings.”

“It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.”

“It is exclusively other people's responsibility to please themselves.”