“Anyone who recommends attention to the moment as a prescription for grateful wonder is only telling half the truth. To be happy one must pay attention, but to be unhappy one must also have paid attention.” — Philip Lopate Copy Share Image
“The truth is, most wisdom is embittering. The task of the wise person cannot be to pretend with false naiveté that every moment is… — Philip Lopate Copy Share Image
“Anyone who recommends attention to the moment as a prescription for grateful wonder is only telling half the truth. To be happy one must… — Philip Lopate Copy Share Image