Morrie Schwartz Quotes
The little things, I can obey. But the big things - how we think, what we value - those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone - or any society - determine those for you.
Morrie Schwartz
The best way to deal with that is to live in a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don't wait until you're on your deathbed to recognize that this is the only way to live.
Morrie Schwartz
Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live.
Morrie Schwartz
After you have wept and grieved for your physical losses, cherish the functions and the life you have left.
Morrie Schwartz
We have a sense that we should be like the mythical cowboy... able to take on and conquer anything and live in the world without the need for other people.
Morrie Schwartz
When you look at it that way, you can see how absurd it is that we individualize ourselves with our fences and hoarded possessions.
Morrie Schwartz
So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things.
Morrie Schwartz
Because if you've found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back. You want to go forward.
Morrie Schwartz