I crossed the street to walk in the sunshine.
A glorious failure can sometimes be more life affirming than a cautious win.
In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted. Only artistic excellence is incorruptible. Pleasure cannot be bargained down. And sometimes the meal is the only currency that is real.
Who amongst us lives without sacrifice?
If faith were rational , it wouldn't be -by definition- faith.
Zen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.