Life Lessons Quote by Yann Martel — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“ماجدوى العقل إذا يارتشارد باركر , ؟ أوظيفته الوحيدة تدبير الأمور العملية فحسب ؟ تأمين الطعام والثياب والمأوى لماذا لا يقدم العقل أجوبة أكبر ؟ ولماذا الأسئلة التي نطرحها تفوق الأجوبة دائماً لماذا الشبكة كبيرة إذا كانت الأسماك قليلة إلى هذا الحد ؟”

“Religion?" Mr Kumar grinned broadly. "I don't believe in religion. Religion is darkness.”

“The obsession with putting ourselves at the centre of everything is the bane not only of theologians but also of zoologists.”

“أتحدى أن يفهم أي كان روحانيات الإسلام ، ولا يحبه . إنه دين رائع قائم على الأخوة والتفاني”

“Just beyond the ticket booth Father had painted on a wall in bright red letters the question: DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL IN THE ZOO? An arrow pointed to a small curtain. There were so many eager, curious hands that pulled at the curtain that we had to replace it regularly. Behind it was a mirror.”

“Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, a free act of love - but sometimes it was so hard to love. Sometimes my heart was sinking so fast with anger, desolation and weariness, I was afraid it would sink to the very bottom of the Pacific and I would not be able to lift it back up.”

“Some doors will close, so that you can step into a higher dimension. A dimension where you can hear from God and be in tune with His will.”

“Rise, no matter how many times it takes. Take the right steps to rise to the highest place!”

“If you grab her by the throat and she starts smiling.”

“Some people will think they are playing you dirty by closing doors on you. Yet, they could be repositioning you for a better opportunity.”

“Success requires a bit of sanity and a lot of madness. I’m all in on the madness.”

“Silence is occasionally a proactive choice, and not merely the inert absence of noise. It can be an act of courage, power unwielded out of sensitivity or respect, or a circle of concentration to reflect and reminisce. A well-timed silence can command a room, spare others needless pain, or be a pregnant pause to preserve a special moment.”