“Experience is the byproduct of agony.”

“It is a fact: Of all the people we ever know in our lifetime, the only thing we have in common with them is a handful of shared experiences.”

“Humans are easy to read, because what theyre not saying speaks volumes.”

“The intrinsic and extrinsic heart is always at odds, so which heart is yours? For one will bask in true joy, while the other lives in self-loathing misery.”

“It doesn't matter how long you're here for, or what accomplishments you have, it matters what you do with that time and the type of person that you are.”

“You can have all the words in the world,but if not said rightly, those words are simply wasted potential.”

“Experience is the byproduct of agony.”

“Quoting from Thomas MertonDialogues With SilenceThe true contemplative is not one who prepares his mind for a particular message that he wants or expects to hear, but is one who remains empty becau...”

“He looks out the window at the falling snow, then turns and takes his wife in his arms, feeling grateful to be here even as he wonders what he is going to do with his life in strictly practical ter...”

“He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.”

“I now, weak, old, diseased, poor, dying, hold still my soul in my hands, and I regret nothing.”

“Regrets came up and asked me if Id like to own them. Declined them for the most part but took a few just so I wouldnt leave this relationship empty handed.”