Being and Becoming

I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be.

— Albert Einstein

Annihilation and Indestructibility

Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over again to annihilation, can that which is indestructible arise within us.

— Karlfried Graf Dürckheim

Doubt

No doubt, no awakening. Little doubt, little awakening. Great doubt, great awakening.

— Zen Koan

The Status Quo

The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power.

— Edward Bernays