Noncontention Quotes & Sayings

The politics of those whose goal is beyond time are always pacific; it is the idolaters of past and future, of reactionary memory and Utopian dream, who do the persecuting and make the wars. — Aldous Huxley

You can give so much in this life, and that offers you many opportunities to release the self. For example, you can give time, helpfulness, donations, restraint, patience, noncontention, and forgiveness. Any path of service - including raising a family, caring for others, and many kinds of work - incorporates generosity. Envy - and its close cousin, jealousy - is a major impediment to generosity. So notice the suffering in envy, how it is an affliction upon you. Envy actually activates some of the same neural networks involved with physical pain (Takahashi et al. 2009). In a compassionate and kind way, remind yourself that you will be all right even if other people have fame, money, or a great partner - and you don't. To free yourself from the clutches of envy, send compassion and loving-kindness to people you envy. — Rick Hanson

That in itself is an act of peacemaking, because we're seeking to align our wills with God's will, our dreams with God's dream. — Brian D. McLaren

Yer a good lad, Atticus, mowin' me lawn and killin' what Brits come around. — Kevin Hearne

I like the idea of politically charged music a lot, but it usually seems to be preaching to the choir and ineffective. — Phil Elvrum

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar