Itim Quotes & Sayings

Science, art, learning and metaphysical research all have their proper functions in life, but if you seek to blend them, you destroy their individual characteristics until, in time, you eliminate the spiritual, for instance, from the religious altogether. — Swami Vivekananda

There is no work of art that is without short cuts. — Andre Gide

'Sag Harbor' was a very different book for me. It changed the way I thought about books that I wanted to do. — Colson Whitehead

God does not call us to holiness to keep us from pleasure. It is a call to experience the fullness of pleasure that can only be found in His presence. — Praying Medic

I am always wary of the first decision, that is, the first thing that comes to my mind if I have to make a decision. This is usually the wrong thing. I have to wait and assess, looking deep into myself, taking the necessary time. The wisdom of discernment redeems the necessary ambiguity of life and helps us find the most appropriate means, which do not always coincide with what looks great and strong. — Pope Francis