Quotations are the fundamental distillation of a writer’s life and thinking as recorded in words and phrases for posterity. Through them the reader is afforded the unique opportunity to share in the thoughts, the life and the experiences of the writer. In a special way, they offer the reader a window into the mind of the author and hopefully an inducement to read further and learn more about the author and the story he relates.

On a wider scale, they are, as William Feather wrote, “the wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages preserved into perpetuity“, and as such they are available for the enrichment and enhancement of humanity, regardless of age, sex, race, educational or economic status. They are indeed, as the Talmud states, “food for the famished”.

The collection of quotations presented in this blog, have been chosen by me because of their special impact upon me. They have been published so that you too, may experience the joy I have had over the years reading them and getting to know the authors.

I trust that you will come to know the feeling of deep satisfaction possible from reading them, searching out the author and meditating upon their meaning and their impact on your life.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

SADNESS

Sad, are only those who understand. ….Arab Proverb

There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm. ….John H. Vincent

Sadness flies away on the wings of time. …..Jean de la Fontaine

The walls we build around us to keep Sadness out,
also keep out joy. …..Jim Rohn

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens. …..Khalil Gibran

Good humor is the health of the soul;
Sadness is its poison. …..Lord Chesterfield

Sadness is also a kind of defense. …..Ivo Andric

The word happiness would lose its meaning;
If it were not balanced by Sadness. …..Carl Jung
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