The idea that other perspectives exist may not be obvious to those who are in an emotional state of mind.

Rich or poor it’s nice to have money

A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.

Unrealistic expectations often lead to disappointment, while simple unbiased attention and detachment to outcome often lead to pleasant surprises.

There’s something sort of intrinsic in being a Southerner that doesn’t go away. You can’t get rid of it, but it’s not something that’s terribly obvious.

Bean finds the best apple in our tree and hands it up to me. “You know what this tastes like when you first bite into it?” she asks. “No, what?” “Blue sky.” “You’re zoomed.” “You...

Just like in the eye of the storm there is always comfort within the chaos. Becoming aware of this however, is your responsibility.

Plug into the anti-obvious power of the rebel. Or get those opposing minds to plug into your purpose, to solve your problem, to reimagine your process.

To avoid surprises later, spend enough time to know people initially. Don’t just ask the obvious. Go the extra mile… Be creative and unconventional…

There’s just something obvious about emptiness, even when you try to convince yourself otherwise.

The very way that you think is a crucial component to your overall health and well being. Living towards the negative will only foster conflict and a sense of lack, while living towards the positive...

I don’t even like to talk about this business about an ethnic and racial balancing act. I think it’s a bunch of hokum. What people are concerned about is who is going to help this...

The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie.

Science has proven that subatomic particles can exist in two places at once. Since we are all made up of these particles, then this simple fact should drastically re-define every limitation that you think you...

I always say, ‘Books beat boredom,’ said Amanda wisely.

Look at me. I am insecure. I need your reaction to what I am doing, but you’re not cool enough to be my friend. Therefore, I will just pray you see this because the approval...

People that criticize the harshest usually are the ones who would trade places the fastest

How very wet this water is.

At first sight nothing seems more obvious than that everything has a beginning and an end, and that everything can be subdivided into smaller parts. Nevertheless, for entirely speculative reasons the philosophers of Antiquity, especially...

Piety /pi•e•ty/ (modern definition)1. When you use Christ’s teachings to put someone in their place out of anger and self-righteousness. It is the number two reason people leave the faith. The first is pride.

When you are always ready for the worst, then the worst is likely to show up

Atheism is not a philosophy; it is not even a view of the world; it is simply an admission of the obvious. In fact, ‘atheism’ is a term that should not even exist. No one...

It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.

don’t care” actually do. The moment they discuss you with their friends and family, compete with you, bad mouth you to others or react to anything you do or say is when they give themselves...

I’m a little bit perverse, and I just hate doing the thing that’s the most obvious.

I expect that you must receive top marks at school, young lady.”Madeleine smiled as she stirred her tea. “There are always rewards for those who state the obvious frequently and with conviction.

Never put yourself in a position to be made an example of.

Can you tell by where my eyes are looking what I’m thinking? Hint: I’m staring directly at your vagina.

As if we’d fall for an obvious trap like that,” said Happy. “We’re not going to fall for an obvious trap like that, are we? Oh shit, we are. I want to go home.

You can think of your body in two ways: 1. As mechanical, like an automobile worth only so many miles or 2. As a living breathing energetic vessel manifested from spirit. Either way will greatly...

Self-love, it is obvious, remains always positive and active in our natures.

People are predominant in my paintings. Although they are not obvious, you can feel their presence.

Do not allow consumerism to dictate your spiritual practice. You need nothing more than your focused attention to gain enlightenment.

I figured something out. The future is unpredictable.

Life’s easy.It’s living it that’s difficult.

Angry obsessive thoughts about another weaken your state of mind and well being. If you must have revenge, then take it by choosing to be happy and let them go forever.

the squeeky wheel gets the grease.