Chiado Books Quotes & Sayings

What, then, is the soul of community? It is a desire to be connected with something greater than the egos of other people and the projects in which we might engage with them. Fundamentally, a successful human community is the unfolding of a spiritual dynamic. It cannot be contrived or made to happen. Rather, it erupts from our desire for the depths, and that desire is certain to constellate the shadow in ourselves and the other. — Carolyn Baker

Traditional charity is still fairly focused on how it makes donors feel as opposed to outcomes for people that need help. — Leila Janah

I was that 'awkward-didn't-understand-his body-kind of-uncomfortable teen.' — Lee Pace

So what was better for us all? An ignorance, or a cautiousness like his, towards our own hearts. — Michael Ondaatje

I knew we'd wear them down,' Eve said. 'After all, we really are amazingly cool.' And now it was Eve's turn for the high five with Shane. 'For a bunch of misfit geeks, slackers, and losers.'
'Which one are you?' Shane asked. She flipped him off. 'Oh, right. Loser. Thanks for reminding me. — Rachel Caine

But lo, one sins, and another suffers. Justice — Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The felonious five in their Supreme Court decision never said Gore did anything improperly in Florida. — Vincent Bugliosi