“Too many wish to be happy before becoming wise.” WishWiseBecomingBecoming Wise Author:Suzanne Curchod
“I have sometimes thought there could be no stronger testimony in favor of Religion or against temporal Enjoyments even the most rational and manly than for men who occupy the most honorable and gainful departments and are rising in reputation and wealth, publicly to declare their unsatisfactoriness by becoming fervent Advocates in the cause of Christ, & I wish you may give in your Evidence in this way. Such instances have seldom occurred, therefore they would be more striking and would be instead of a "Cloud of Witnesses.” MenWayGivingMaySometimesWould BeWishCausesChristWealthBecomingEvidenceStrongerCloudsFavorsRationalReputationInstanceWitnessEnjoymentRisingDepartmentHonorableTestimonyWish YouManlyFervent Book:The Papers of James Madison Source: The Papers of James Madison
“We must wish either for that which actually exists or for that which cannot in any way exist or, still better, for both. That which is and that which cannot be are both outside the realm of becoming.” WayStillsWishBecomingRealms Book:Gravity and Grace Source: Gravity and Grace
“I wish medical schools helped us to analyze our healthy and unhealthy reasons for becoming doctors.” ReasonSchoolWishBecomingHealthyDoctorsMedicalUnhealthyMedical SchoolBecoming A Doctor Author:Bernie Siegel
“There is a danger in becoming an icon, as people can see you as remote and untouchable, and they are less willing to tolerate you doing things that don't fit with their preconceived idea of you. Iconic status can be like a pair of handcuffs, especially if, like me, you wish to continually stretch yourself creatively, as Warhol did.” PeopleIfsIdeasWishDangerWillingBecomingFitLike MePairsTolerateIconsIconicWarholUntouchablesPreconceived IdeasHandcuffs Author:Giorgio Armani