"A
human being is a part of the whole, called by us, "Universe," a part
limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and
feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical
delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for
us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few
persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this
prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living
creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Nobody is able to
achieve this completely, but the striving for such achievement is in
itself a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security." :
Albert Einstein - (1879-1955) Physicist and Professor, Nobel Prize 1921
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"Live
your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no
one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that
they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all
things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your
people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the
great divide.
Always
give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even
a stranger, if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but
grovel to none. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the
light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and
for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault
lies in yourself.
Abuse
no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs
the spirit of its vision. When your time comes to die, be not like
those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their
time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their
lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like
a hero going home." by: Tecumseh -(1768-1813) Shawnee Chief
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