Religion is nothing but institutionalized mysticism. The catch is, mysticism does not lend itself to institutionalization. The moment we attempt to organize mysticism, we destroy its essence. Religion, then, is mysticism in which the mystical has been killed. Or, at least diminished.
Tom RobbinsYou know a trillion times more about art than me. But Iโve learned that it isnโt necessary to know all that much. You just make what you wanna see, right? Itโs a game, right? Itโs like being paid for dreaming.
Tom RobbinsWe all dream profusely every night, yet by morning we've forgotten ninety percent of what went on. That's why poets are such important members of society. Poets remember our dreams for us.
Tom RobbinsIf kissing is man's greatest invention, then fermentation and patriarchy compete with the domestication of animals for the distinction of being man's worst folly, and no doubt the three combined long ago, the one growing out of the others, to foster civilization and lead Western humanity to its present state of decline.
Tom RobbinsThe rich are the most discriminated-against minority in the world. Openly or covertly, everybody hates the rich because, openly or covertly, everybody envies the rich. Me, I love the rich. Somebody has to love them. Sure, a lot oโ rich people are assholes, but believe me, a lot oโ poor people are assholes, too, and an asshole with money can at least pay for his own drinks.
Tom Robbins