Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it. – Thomas Francis Meagher
The purpose of meditation practice is not enlightenment; it is to pay attention even at extraordinary times, to be of the present, nothing-but-in-the-present, to bear this mindfulness of now into each event of ordinary life. – Peter Matthiessen
The road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination. – Marian Zimmer Bradley
I have a responsibility to nurture and shepherd my talent and when Im living the parts of my life not related to that I feel I have the right to be left alone. – Ashley Judd
