“When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. When austerity and self-denial have not realized true happiness, and the soul returns to the dictates of nature, the reaction is fearfully extravagant.” LooksSoulSelfReasonSidesReturnReactionsDenialDisplayMaliceTrue HappinessExtravagantSelf-denialAusterityLuster Book:Thoughts of Blaise Pascal Source: Thoughts of Blaise Pascal
“During the day, our souls gather their ... impressions of us, how our lives feel. ... Our spirits collect these impressions, keep them together, like wisps of smoke in a bag. Then, when we're asleep, our brains open up these bags of smoke ... and take a look.” FeelsLooksSoulTogetherSpiritBrainOur LivesImpressionSmokeBagsWisps Author:Marsha Norman
“The sight of one's own heart is degrading; people are not meant to look inward - that's why they've been given bodies, to hide their souls.” PeopleLooksHeartSoulBodyGivenSightInwardDegrading Author:Shirley Jackson
“The London streets are paths of loveliness; the very omnibuses look like colored archangels, their laps filled full of little trustful souls.” LooksLittlesSoulPathStreetsFilledLondonLapLovelinessArchangel Book:Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness Source: Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness