“Unruly beings are as unlimited as space They cannot possibly all be overcome, But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes. Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth? But (wearing) leather just on the soles of my shoes Is equivalent to covering the earth with it. Likewise it is not possible for me To restrain the external course of things; But should I restrain this mind of mine What would be the need to restrain all else?” IfsNeedsShouldMindEnoughWould BeEarthCoursesSpaceMinesOvercomingShoesSurfaceBuddhistShould IUnlimitedFoeCoveringLeatherUnruly Author:Shantideva
“Walk with me to the edge of the city, / Take off your shoes and feel the earth. / Remember who you are. You are a star. / A mountain, that fountain in the sun. / Your heart is the velvet cave / Where birds sing.” FeelsHeartEarthRememberStarsWalksCitiesSunJourneyMountainBirdWho You AreShoesEdgesCavesFountainVelvetWalk With MeRemember Who You Are Author:Julia Cameron
“Lies circle the earth while Truth is still trying to put on its shoes.” TryingStillsEarthLyingTruth IsShoesCircles Author:Napoleon Bonaparte
“The woman who steals your boyfriend has the ugliest shoes on earth. Truly hideous. You wouldn't be caught dead in them.” EarthShoesCaughtStealingHideousYour Boyfriend Book:Shoes never lie Source: Shoes never lie