All men who live only according to their five senses, and seek nothing beyond the gratification of their natural appetites for pleasure and reputation and power, cut themselves off from that charity which is the principle of all spiritual vitality and happiness because it alone saves us from the barren wilderness of our own abominable selfishness.
Thomas MertonAll men who live only according to their five senses, and seek nothing beyond the gratification of their natural appetites for pleasure and reputation and power, cut themselves off from that charity which is the principle of all spiritual vitality and happiness because it alone saves us from the barren wilderness of our own abominable selfishness.
Thomas MertonThe grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference.
Thomas MertonThe whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the other.... The whole purpose of life is to live by love.
Thomas MertonWhen you expect the world to end at any moment, you know there is no need to hurry. You take your time, you do your work well.
Thomas Merton