Knowing - Quotes
Myths, whether in written or visual form, serve a vital role of asking unanswerable questions and providing unquestionable answers. Most of us, most of the time, have a low tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. We want to reduce the cognitive dissonance of not knowing by filling the gaps with answers. Traditionally, religious myths have served that role, but today - the age of science - science fiction is our mythology.
Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts inevitably bring about right results.
I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.
I think it`s much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong.
We humans have two great problems: the first is knowing when to begin; the second is knowing when to stop.
Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.
I used to think that`s what love was: knowing someone so well he was like a part of you.
It`s hard enough fighting a war, but it`s worse knowing no matter how hard you try, you can`t save everyone.
Life is not all about planning and shaping, but about not knowing, and being okay with that. It’s about learning to take the moment that comes and make the best of it, without any idea of what’s going to happen next.
The best Mother's Day gift is just knowing that your children are happy and healthy.
A woman, especially if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.