Patrick Brinksma

The highest type of ruler is one of whose existence the people are barely aware.
Next comes one whom they love and praise.
Next comes one whom they fear.
Next comes one whom they despise and defy.

When you are lacking in faith,
Others will be unfaithful to you.

The Sage is self-effacing and scanty of words.
When his task is accomplished and things have been completed,
All the people say, “We ourselves have achieved it!”

Tao Teh Ching, ch 17, translated by John C. H. Wu

We don’t see because we have eyes; we have eyes because the mind wanted to see. ~ Peter Wilberg

In all “tests” of character, it’s not about who’s right or wrong, but who goes the great lengths to consider the other’s perspective.

— The Universe (@mikedooley) March 2, 2013

Considering the other’s perspective doesn’t mean you have to agree, but it will put things into a new perspective. Learn and grow.

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.

~ Judy Garland

We rarely hear the inward music, but we’re all dancing to it nevertheless.

~Rumi

Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.

I don’t care what you think of you. I think you’re awesome!