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“Consider paint a film of light reflecting/absorbing material, and a colored paint a material which gives a particular, characteristic transmission of light via differential absorption and reflection. Call this reflected quality 'luminance' and measure it in millilamberts. This measure is as real and present as height, breadth, depth; and I find the phenomenon equally sumptuous and convincing. . . . Painted light, not color, not form, not perspective, or line, not image, or words, or equations, is painting. I make paintings which do not represent light, they are light.”

“Happiness and sadness are just two eternal truths like day and night. A man of superior intellect is never affected by these emotions. They are not base emotions at all but a reflection of our thoughts, a reaction to our perspective on things we see, hear and do. Equanimity is not only desirable in a warrior, but a must. Without it, you are as good as dead in the battlefield.”

Source: ASURA: Tale of the Vanquished

“From a pure metaphysical perspective, there is no world outside ourselves. So, at the deepest level, the state of the planet is more a reflection of the consciousness of mankind than the consciousness of mankind is a reflection of world events.”

World States Levels Consciousness Mankind Events Planets Perspective Pure Reflection Metaphysical World Events

Author:Marianne Williamson

“This book [Dreams from My Father] was more of a reflection on my public life, now as a U.S. senator and before that as a state senator; how my perspectives around the issues of the day are shaped by my background.”

Book States Dream Father Issues Perspective Reflection Backgrounds Senators Public Life Dreams From My Father

Author:Barack Obama

“Wisdom in groups is earned by gathering useful data, exploring diverse perspectives, respecting different viewpoints, and then shaped through critical reflection on behalf of tangible outcomes.”

Different Perspective Reflection Diverse Exploring

Author:Alan Briskin

“Failure is all a matter of perspective. Think of all the people you admire. I guarantee you they all failed at one time or another. The key is to recognize setbacks for what they really are-entry points for learning, not validation that you aren't good enough. After a disappointment analyze your actions, get feedback from friends, and take inventory of what you could do better next time. This type of self-reflection and improvement will ultimately make success inevitable.”

“To persevere is always a reflection of the state of one's inner life, one's philosophy and one's perspective”

States Philosophy Perspective Reflection Persevere Inner Life

Book:Snow Falling on Cedars

Source: Snow Falling on Cedars

“There’s something very important about films about black women and girls being made by black women. It’s a different perspective. It is a reflection as opposed to an interpretation, and I think we get a lot of interpretations about the lives of women that are not coming from women.”

Thinking Made Important Different Film Girl Black Perspective Reflection Interpretation Black Women Different Perspective

Author:Ava DuVernay

“At night... the streets become rhythmical perspectives of glowing dotted lines, reflections hung upon them in the streets as the wistaria hangs its violet racemes on its trellis. The buildings are shimmering verticality, a gossamer veil, a festive scene-prop hanging there against the black sky to dazzle, entertain, amaze.”

Night Black Lines Sky Streets New York Building Perspective Scene Reflection Hung Veils Violet Glowing Props Dazzle Festive

Author:Frank Lloyd Wright

“If we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks' vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.”

Ifs Want Love Life Inspirational Giving Two Would Be Week Perspective Amount Standards Reflection Busy Vacation Two Weeks Procession Vacation Time Busy Day Aimless Life

Author:Dorothy Canfield Fisher

“YOU ARE JUST You are not just for the right or left, but for what is right over the wrong. You are not just rich or poor, but always wealthy in the mind and heart. You are not perfect, but flawed. You are flawed, but you are just. You may just be conscious human, but you are also a magnificent reflection of God.”

Source: Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

“In life's kaleidoscope, we're each a different piece of the puzzle”

Life Philosophy Inspiration Growth Perspective Reflection Individuality Self Discovery Kaleidoscope Puzzle

Author:nictiser

“Perhaps it is not her, but my eyes, that are changed.”

Philosophy Change Identity Perspective Perception Reflection Self Awareness Realization Introspective Subjectivity

Book:Wild Dark Shore

Source: Wild Dark Shore

“While learning others, respect demands that one never takes issue with another's freedom to choose their 'get down' - their way of living... and don't be mad. But carefully listen, observe, and compare mental notes before you open your heart's desire -- to make a clear determination what's in your best interest. If you already know how the story ends, and it doesn't fit you, keep [the] proper distance in perspective, in any form(s) of relationship, for the love of self. It may be disappointing, but you'll eventually discover the right one deserving of your full attention. Or, you may be surprised by their sudden awakening to your worthiness. Walk slowly, especially, when it comes to matters of the heart.”

Source: From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph over Death and Conscious Encounters With the Divine Presence

“But we rarely notice this: that we’re walking around in someone else’s shoes.”

Awareness Human Nature Identity Perspective Empathy Reflection Connection Introspective Shared Experience Social Understanding

Book:The Definitions

Source: The Definitions

“A human being can never really grieve their own death. Death is always something that happens to other people around them.”

Philosophy Death Grief Human Nature Perspective Reflection Mortality Existential Introspective Emotional Insight

Book:If Cats Disappeared from the World

Source: If Cats Disappeared from the World