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… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
My contention is that as long as you have other faculties-the emotional, psychological, intuitive faculties-you haven't lost yourself or even diminished yourself. Don't be ashamed when you're physically limited or dysfunctional; don't think that you're any less because of your… — 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… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
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… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
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… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
We put our values in the wrong things. And it leads to very disillusioned lives. — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
