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Quote by Grace Zaring Stone

“in religion even when the reward is far the hope is so immediate.”

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Grace Zaring Stone was an American novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound portrayal of female characters. Her works often explore themes of personal growth, love, and moral dilemmas. Born on January 9, 1891, she passed away on September 29, 1991. more

“The habit of committing our thoughts to writing is a powerful means of expanding the mind, and producing a logical and systematic arrangement of our views and opinions. It is this which gives the writer a vast superiority, as to the accuracy and extent of his conceptions, over the mere talker. No one can ever hope to know the principles of any art or science thoroughly who does not write as well as read upon the subject.”

“In studying ourselves, we find the harmony that is our total existence. We do not make harmony. We do not achieve it or gain it. It is there all the time. Here we are, in the midst of this perfect way, and our practice is simply to realize it and then to actualize it in our everyday life.”

Way Time Realizing Perfect Existence Practice Study Achieve Gains Harmony Everyday Midst Everyday Life

Book:Zen Meditation in Plain English

Source: Zen Meditation in Plain English

“To practice Zen means to realize one's existence in the beauty and clarity of this present moment, rather than letting life unravel in useless daydreaming of the past and future.”

Mean Moments Past Realizing Existence Beauty Practice Future Clarity Useless Present Moment Daydreaming

Book:Zen Meditation in Plain English

Source: Zen Meditation in Plain English

Quote by Grace Zaring Stone

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