Heterodoxical Quotes & Sayings

When we assist Him in His mission of saving souls, we too will be rescued in the process. — Chi Hong Wong

As Rockwell Kent said in his Alaskan journal, 'The wonder of wilderness was its tranquility.' I wish I had said that first. It grasps the salient point: not just tranquility, but wonder at tranquility. Wilderness is a surprise. We were raised on nature films that converted nature into thrilling entertainment; we still expect to find predators lurking everywhere in the wildness, and danger and excitement. But instead we find tranquility. And wonder at it.

Interesting word, "wonder." From Old English wundrain: 'to be affected with astonishment.' Its antonyms name the most pervasive symptoms of modern life: indifference, boredom, ennui. The dictionary strains to explain wonder, mentioning awe, astonishment, marvel, miracle, wizardry, bewilderment (note the 'wild' in 'bewilderment'). Finally it offers this: 'Far superior to anything formerly recognized or foreseen.'

Indeed. — Jack Turner

I'm Jewish. I've always had a thing where it's okay to dance with the devil, just don't become the devil. — Pauly Shore

There are so many factors to lead to a child becoming obese. — Lisa Ling

You meditate and you got the candles, you got the incense and you've been chanting, and all of a sudden you hear this voice: 'Write this down' — Carlos Santana

I watch Letterman. Once in a while, on the odd night, I'll catch the Food Network and watch 'Ace of Cakes,' which I'm kind of obsessed with. — Amanda Righetti

Adam and Eve derived the fullness of joy and bliss from their contemplation of all the animal creatures. — Martin Luther

So foes persue, and cold allies
mistrust me, every one:
let me be false in others' eyes
if faithful in my own — Emily Bronte

I wish we did have responsibility for the hair. I have been screwed up by the hair on many occasions. — Julie Harris

I wanted to help raise awareness, so I created an environmental foundation called Just Within Reach. — Kevin Richardson