In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive. And at the end of life, we need others to survive. But here's the secret, in between, we need others as well. — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
The little things, I can obey. But the big things - how we think, what we value - those you must choose yourself. You… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
The fact is, there is no foundation, no secure ground, upon which people may stand today if it isn't the family. — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
“Okay. The story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He's enjoying the wind and the fresh air-until he notices the other waves in front of him, crashing against the shore. "My God, this is terrible," the wave says. "Look what's going to happen to me!" Then along comes another wave. It… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share
The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
Acceptance is not a talent you either have or don't have. It's a learned response. My meditation teacher made a great point about the difference between a reaction and a response: You may not have control over your initial reaction to something, but you can decide what your response will be. You don't have to be at the mercy of… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share
All right, that was my moment with loneliness. I'm not afraid of feeling lonely, but now I'm going to put that loneliness aside and… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
“Morrie: And the biggest one of those values, Mitch? Mitch: Yes? Morrie: Your belief in the importance of your marriage.” — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
There is no formula to relationships. They have to be negotiated in loving ways, with room for both parties, what they want and what they need, what they can do and what their life is like. In business, people negotiate to win. They negotiate to get what they want. Maybe you’re too used to that. Love is different. Love is… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share
We put our values in the wrong things. And it leads to very disillusioned lives. — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
