“The way to see what looks good and understand the reasons it looks good, and to be at one with this goodness as the work proceeds, is to cultivate an inner quietness, a peace of mind so that goodness can shine through.”
“Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.”
“A good roast of sun, it slows you, lets you relax–and out here if there's anything wrong, you can see it coming with bags of time to do what's next. This is the place and the weather for peace, for the cultivation of a friendly mind.”
“It is a source of happiness to see the elderly working in their garden or looking from their windows! It is so good to see them alive and well!”
“His way to bless us is not always the way we want. What is good to Him may not always look good to us.”
“You look so good," I say, and s***! Oh god, that's not what I meant. S***! "It looks good. The book.”