“We see the evil in others because we know the evil in ourselves. We never forgive those who wound us because we believe that we would never be forgiven. We say the painful truth to others because we want to hide it from ourselves. We show our strength, so that no one can see our frailty. That is why whenever you judge your brother, be aware that it is you who is in the dock.”
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"He passed through life/ He did not live it"
- Paulo Cohelo, Like the Flowing River
Chapter: Manuel is a free man
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2017, Book 4 "Wise men say that, in fact, this monk published three editions of the Tao: two invisible and one in print. He believed in his utopia, he fought the good fight, he kept faith with his objective, but he never forgot to look after his fellow human beings. That is how it should be for all of us- sometimes the invisible books, born out of generosity towards other people, are as important as those that fill our libraries."
pickThere is so much truth spoken by Coelho and many ideas he puts into words. He does a beautiful job of articulating human thoughts and desires as well as promoting tolerance, patience, and the art of living. This was recommended to me by a dear friend and upon finishing it, I say this is a must read for everyone. I'm not one for continually rereading books, as my to read list is enormous, but the beautifully written reflections are a must reread!
*A Muslim guest is fasting*
'You see how fanatical these Muslims are! I'm glad to see you Catholics aren't like them.'
'But we are,' said the priest. 'He is trying to serve God just as I am. We merely follow different laws.' And he concluded: 'It's a shame that people see only the differences that separate them. If you were to look with more love, you would mainly see what we have in common, then half the world's problems would be solved.'
*A Muslim guest is fasting*
'You see how fanatical these Muslims are! I'm glad to see you Catholics aren't like them.'
'But we are,' said the priest. 'He is trying to serve God just as I am. We merely follow different laws.' And he concluded: 'It's a shame that people see only the differences that separate them. If you were to look with more love, you would mainly see what we have in common, then half the world's problems would be solved.'
I want to be someone capable of seeing the unseen faces, of seeing those who do not seek fame or glory, who silently fulfil the role life has given them. I want to be able to do this because the most important things, those that shape our existence, are precisely the ones that never show their faces.
5. Don't compare. Don't compare anything - prices, standards of hygiene, quality of life, means of transport, nothing! You are or traveling in order to prove that you have a better life than other people. Your aim is to find out how other people live, what they can teach you, how they deal with reality and with the extraordinary.
"Sometimes we encounter things on our path, but because our time has not yet come, they brush past us, without touching us, even though they were close enough for us to see them. I thank God for the awareness to understand, as a friend of mine says, that everything that had to happen happened, but nothing did."
Like the Flowing River: Thoughts and Reflections | 
