These were people so hungry for love that they were accepting substitutes. There were embracing material things and expecting a sort of hug back. But it never works. You can't substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for… — Morrie Schwartz Copy Share Image
People are only mean when they're threatened… and that's what our culture does. That's what our economy does. Even people who have jobs in our economy are threatened, because they worry about losing them. And when you get threatened, you… — 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
