This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
Religion is not ours till we live by it, till it is the Religion of our thoughts, words, and actions, till it goes with us into every place, sits uppermost on every occasion, and forms and governs our hopes and fears, our cares and pleasures.
Desire | Evil | God | Good | Heart | Longing | Love | Practice | Spirit | God |
I'm not really sure what I'd like to see people doing more of online, but what I'd like to see less of is the warning signs that not ratifying net neutrality is gonna cause two separate nets: one that the big dogs can afford to be on and the other a ghetto internet that no one goes on. Think FM vs AM radio, or cable versus broadcast TV.
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.
No accidents are so unlucky but that the wise may draw some advantage from them; nor are there any so lucky but that the foolish may turn them to their own prejudice.
There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.
No men are oftener wrong than those that can least bear to be so.
We often forgive those who bore us, but cannot forgive those we bore.
We need not be much concerned about those faults which we have the courage to own.
There are many women who never have had one intrigue; but there are few who have had only one.
Evil |
Whatever discoveries we may have made in the regions of self-love, there still remain many unknown lands.
Compensation | Evil | Good |
O beware, my lord, jealousy is the green eye'd monster that doth mock the meat it feeds on.
O, teach me how you look, and with what art You sway the motion of Demetrius' heart.
Our life is short, but to expand that span to vast eternity is virtue's work.
It has become a conviction with me that psychology may in the long run do much to change the conception of the fundamental nature of the religious life, which, on the whole, is now too generally made a matter of doctrine. It is too intellectual At the doors of most churches one is met by required beliefs in a particular conception of God, in a speculative theory about the divinity of Christ, definite ideas concerning sin and salvation, the efficacy of ordinances, and the claims of supernatural revelation. What people are really seeking is access to refreshing fountains of life, sources of strength and guidance. They crave association with people and institutions which may convey to them a sense of what is most worthwhile in life and what may furnish impulsion toward real and enduring values. They know pretty well what those values are when allowed to let their own deepest desires express themselves.
Beginning | Divinity | Excitement | History | Meaning | Metaphysics | Philosophy | Revelation | Science | Temper | Theology | Thought | Work | Thought |
Prince Shōtoku, born Shotoku Taishi, aka Prince Umayado or Prince Kamitsumiya
The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result. Therefore when lord and vassal behave with propriety, the distinctions of rank are not confused: when the people behave properly the Government will be in good order.
Hakuin, fully Hakuin Akaku NULL
Yeah, we can attain supreme wisdom and enlightment while sitting at home, sipping tea, studying our favourite books, but will that great wisdom last until next morning?
Evil | Prosperity | Right |
The Lotus SÅ«tra refers to one seeking the lesser fruit and states, 'Does not go near.' None of the bhiká¹£us of this country seek the lesser fruit.
Anger | Discussion | Language | Light | Repentance |