Home / Quotes / Quote by Spider Robinson

Quote by Spider Robinson

“It took me better than a quarter century to learn, the hard way, that hard work at something you want to be doing is the most fun that you can have out of bed . . . to learn that the smart man finds ways to make everything he does be work; to learn that "leisure" time is truly pleasurable (indeed tolerable) only to the extent that is its subconscious grazing for information with which to infuse newer, better work.”

Author

Spider Robinson

Spider Robinson, born Patricia A. Williams, is an American science fiction author known for her unique sense of humor and profound insights into social issues. Born on November 24, 1948, she has made a name for herself in the science fiction community with her works that blend science fiction elements with realism, exploring themes of human nature, social justice, and moral dilemmas. more

“For where there is true love, a man is neither out of measure lifted up by prosperity, nor cast down by mishap; whether you give or take away from him, so long as he keeps his beloved, he has a spring of inward peace. Thus, even though thy outward man grieve, or weep downright, that may well be borne, if only thy inner man remain at peace, perfectly content with the will of God.”

Ifs Men Love Giving Wells May Long Spring Casts Prosperity Gods Will God Love Beloved Grieving Inward Mishaps

Author:Johannes Tauler

“He [Freud] often said three things were impossible to fulfill completely; healing, education, governing. He limited his goals in analytic treatment to brining the patient to the point where he could work for a living and learn to love.”

Love Said Three Goal Healing Impossible Patient Treatment Three Things Governing Analytics

Author:Theodor Reik

“I fell in love with the thought that a human life could be a priestly conduit, a connecting link between earth and sky. As I grew and stumbled and, most important, as I began to love and be loved, I realized that the ultimate priest is the lover inside us”

Love Humans Important Earth Sky Grew Lovers Ultimate I Realized Human Life Priests Links Connecting Earth And Sky

Author:Marianne Williamson

“I listened to a lot of Joni Mitchell in high school. She was sort of an inspiration to me. I think she's a great lyricist, and she makes interesting choices.”

Thinking Inspiration School Choices Interesting High School Lyricists

Author:Zooey Deschanel

Quote by Spider Robinson

Author

You May Also Like