Credentials are like potential energy, the compliments of a name on paper, in documents, word of mouth, but faith is like kinetic… — Criss Jami Compliment Copy Share Image
One of the biggest contradictions in self-proclaimed open-mindedness is to say that we're all one but when a true bigot comes around… — Criss Jami Benefits Copy Share Image
“From time to time I once wondered how one wanders from time to time And think up the paradox line Speak of… — Criss Jami Crime Copy Share Image
“By far, the hardest part regarding a work of art, apart from the start, is knowing precisely when to stop...It's growing up,… — Criss Jami Art Copy Share Image
Some things are so silly they have a certain brilliance to them. Other things, set as standards for brilliance and therefore exalted… — Criss Jami Brilliance Copy Share Image
In essence I find that the foundation of modern conservatism is driven by a clinging to God in fear of the world,… — Criss Jami Clinging Copy Share Image
To me it seems that too many young women of this time share the same creed. 'Live, laugh, love, be nothing but… — Criss Jami Arcs Copy Share Image
“The vision of the Progressive has often been but to walk forward while facing backward; the business of the Reactionary, but that… — Criss Jami Adversity Copy Share Image
The last thing Scripture should do is make you blind in the world. Instead, you hear everything, see everything, and feel everything… — Criss Jami Bible Copy Share Image
“Slowly, it flowed on its own, his pen wrote, 'There is no nobler 'cope' than 'hope' itself, and by hoping, you might… — Criss Jami Cope Copy Share Image
“God is not a God of confusion, although at times one's judgment, for a period, may become clouded in the mi(d)st of… — Criss Jami Acceptance Copy Share Image
The trouble with poetry is it's often written to the sound of a drum only the poet may hear; nonetheless, blessed are… — Criss Jami Blessed Copy Share Image
“I see all the more reason for debate by the man who does actually 'believe his own lies' - for that debate… — Criss Jami Arguing Copy Share Image
“A lack of illusion is golden, and it is quite possible that creativity is the highest form of intelligence. One might further… — Criss Jami Brain Copy Share Image
Even though artists of all kinds claim to put their hearts and souls into their works, it will only confuse you, for… — Criss Jami All kinds Copy Share Image
Self-righteousness is much like a spiritual egocentricity. It constitutes a secular type of love that thrives under conditionality, one in which is… — Criss Jami Adopted Copy Share Image
“Pride can make one a stronger person in the one sense, or so it is often believed, when based solely on the… — Criss Jami Corruption Copy Share Image
Because there are hundreds of different ways to say one thing, I, being a writer, songwriter, and poet, speak childishly and incoherently.… — Criss Jami Communication Copy Share Image
In a society where dirt sells, for every good story told as it is, you will hear the whole of that day's… — Criss Jami Deeds Copy Share Image
“And sincerely we're seeing When 'sinternally' seeking In a manner of speaking There, in the eve of Eden Wreaked a sea that… — Criss Jami Adam and eve Copy Share Image
It often seems as though the silent, humble servant is secretly wiser and more discerning than the haughty master; yet through dutiful… — Criss Jami Discerning Copy Share Image
“There is, after all, no moral difference between the bigot and the tolerator. They are from case to case positive or negative.… — Criss Jami Bigot Copy Share Image
Oftentimes in a society when people of a certain type, whether individual or a group, are subconsciously portrayed by the media as… — Criss Jami Abnormal Copy Share Image
“You can perhaps, in a number of circumstances, tell yourself that you can't have more than you have until you do better… — Criss Jami Action Copy Share Image
Love without humility results in the inclination to act as everyone's parent, humility without love results in the need to be everyone's… — Criss Jami And love Copy Share Image
It is easier for one to take risks and to chase his dreams with a mindset that he has nothing to lose.… — Criss Jami Advantage Copy Share Image
It starts off like climbing a tree or solving a puzzle - poetry, if nothing else, is just fun to write. But… — Criss Jami Accomplishment Copy Share Image
The only honorable, desirable kind of fear that shouldn't be feared is the fear of harm on a loved one. It's the… — Criss Jami Bus Copy Share Image
I've been able to sleep with my eyes open ever since I started watching baseball." "Drinking is such a necessity to human… — Criss Jami Able Copy Share Image
Senses of humor define people, as factions, deeper rooted than religious or political opinions. When carrying out everyday tasks, opinions are rather… — Criss Jami Best friend Copy Share Image
“All slander, and most gossip, are cancerous to truth - not just because of the way they spread - but because of… — Criss Jami Cancer Copy Share Image
Usually without realizing it, our ultimate peace starts and ends in the authority of God alone, which means the solution to living… — Criss Jami Arguing Copy Share Image
“The creation of man is evidence for the love of God, the preservation of man is evidence for the patience of God,… — Criss Jami Apologetics Copy Share Image
“I never really saw the celerity of your heart When steadily fighting off the Kierkegaardian part I listened to Plutarch While you… — Criss Jami Breakup Copy Share Image
Frequent risk-takers have had their fair shares of failures and successes, hence, being confident in reaching their goals, they will usually seem… — Criss Jami Be confident Copy Share Image
“There is a master way with words which is not learned but is instead developed: a deaf man develops exceptional vision, a… — Criss Jami Blind Copy Share Image
Like most arts, the link between the mind and the pen can chain you like an enslaved workaholic. Even on an intended… — Criss Jami Art Copy Share Image
If you use a philosophy education well, you can get your foot in the door of any industry you please. Industries are… — Criss Jami Doors Copy Share Image
One does not have to be a philosopher to be a successful artist, but he does have to be an artist to… — Criss Jami Art Copy Share Image
“With a hint of good judgment, to fear nothing, not failure or suffering or even death, indicates that you value life the… — Criss Jami Dare Copy Share Image
