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Quote by Shunryu Suzuki

“Life is like stepping onto a boat which is about to sail out to sea and sink.”

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Shunryu Suzuki, born on May 18, 1904, was a renowned Zen master from Japan. He played a significant role in spreading Zen culture in the Western world. more

“Maybe I was praying for him then, in my own way. Does God have a set way of prayer, a way that He expects each of us to follow? I doubt it. I believe some people-- lots of people-- pray through the witness of their lives, through the work they do, the friendships they have, the love they offer people and receive from people. Since when are words the only acceptable form of prayer?”

People Way Believe Doe Form I Believe My Own Prayer Doubt Praying Offers Witness Acceptable

Author:Dorothy Day

“Nothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make.”

Shapes Commitment You Choose

Book:The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

Source: The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

“the action we take in the name of love,those are moral or immoral.and normally it wouldn't matter”

Matter Action Names Moral Immoral

Book:City of Lost Souls

Source: City of Lost Souls

“The thing is I'm a great believer in the perfect moment. They don't come around that often.”

Moments Perfect Believer Perfect Moments

Author:Sarah Dessen

“At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don't keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That's how we're made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them”

People Made Life Is Lines Decision Waste Drawing Boundaries Live Your Life Grey Fence Badass Messy Crossings Anatomy Grey's Anatomy Crossing The Line Drawing The Line

Author:Shonda Rhimes

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