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“In the spiritual life there is no such thing as an indifference to love or hate.”

Quote by Thomas Merton

Book:Thoughts In Solitude

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Thoughts In Solitude

This book delves into the themes of solitude, self-reflection, and the nature of human thought, offering a contemplative look at the individual's journey through isolation. more

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Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968) was an American writer, poet, social critic, and mystic. His works covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and social justice, and were highly appreciated by readers. more

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Source: Choosing to Love the World: On Contemplation: Easyread Large Bold Edition

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“In meditative prayer, one thinks and speaks not only with the mind and lips, but in a certain sense with one's whole being... All good meditative prayer is a conversation of our entire self to God.”

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“If there was no other proof of the infinite patience of God, a very good one could be found in His toleration of the pictures that are painted of Him.”

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“I refuse to be misled by any kind of a mirage about any alleged success of what I write. Those things are too easily exaggerated, and even when they are true, they always mean less than they seem to.”

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Book:Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk & Writer

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Book:The Beginning of the Journey: The Marriage of Diana and Lionel Trilling

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Book:We Must March My Darlings: A Critical Decade

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