Surroundings Quotes

328 Surroundings quotes by 276 unique authors

The man whose whole activity is diverted to inner meditation becomes insensible to all his surroundings. His passions are mere appearances, being sterile. They are… — Emile Durkheim
Furthermore, the study of the present surroundings is insufficient: the history of the people, the influence of the regions through which it has passed on… — Franz Boas
Voluntary simplicity has more to do with the state of mind than a person's physical surroundings and possessions. — Duane Elgin
Outwardly one's life may suffer every kind of limitation, from bodily paralysis to miserable surroundings, but inwardly it is free in meditation to reach out… — Paul Brunton
The universe is full of men going through the same motions in the same surroundings, but carrying within themselves, and projecting around them, universes as… — Emmanuel Mounier
Real wealth consists in things of utility and beauty, in things that help to create strong, beautiful bodies and surroundings inspiring to live in. — Emma Goldman
It is imperative that the artist reveal through the medium in which he is happiest, what he sees, thinks and feels about his surroundings. — Unknown Author
You just get the vibes of your surroundings and it rubs off on you. — Gordon Lightfoot
At one year of age the child says his first intentional wordhis babbling has a purpose, and this intention is a proof of conscious intelligenceHe… — Maria Montessori
If we forget what used to be, then weâ€™ve lost an ability to really be sensitive to our surroundings. — Maya Lin
Looking, touching, material, place and form are all inseparable from the resulting work. It is difficult to say where one stops and another begins. The… — Andy Goldsworthy
Many of us spend our entire lives in the same bubble - we surround ourselves with people who share our opinions, speak the way we… — Adam Braun
In the midst of the complexities of modern life, with all its pressures, the spirit of man needs to refresh itself by communion with unspoiled… — Laurance Rockefeller
Deep Listening is listening to everything all the time, and reminding yourself when you're not. But going below the surface too, it's an active process.… — Pauline Oliveros
With the goal of crafting a course that fits harmoniously with its surroundings, we took full advantage of the dramatic vistas, indigenous flora and beautiful… — Pete Dye
Persons living in this modern world who do not know the basic facts that determine their very existence, functioning, and surroundings, are living in a… — Gerald Holton
Home is the heart of life Home is where we feel at ease, where we belong, where we can create surroundings that reflect our tastes… — Terence Conran
There is an atmosphere about the picture theatre that speaks of entertainment and relaxation. The charming surroundings, good music, and the fact that each visitor… — Ivor Novello
Garden making, like gardening itself, concerns the relationship of the human being to his natural surroundings. — Russell Page
A person influenced by circumstances can become viciously envious or affectionately kind. Our company and our surroundings have a crucial effect on our consciousness. How… — Radhanath Swami

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