Andrew Zuckerman: Wisdom
Rated • 155 reviews • philosophy, life, wisdom, contemplation, introspectionl • wisdombook.org
Wonderful insights from some wonderful people including Desmond Tutu, Graham Nash, Jane Goodall, Wole Soyinka, Robert Redford, Bill O'Connolly, Nelson Mandela, Judi Dench and many, many others.
"We seem to have lost the wisdom of the indigenous people, who would think about 'how will this affect seven generations from now'."
"It's not about brain, it's not about the accumulation of knowledge... it's about being decent"
"You can't get to wonderful without going through alright"
"If I give you a recipe and give five other people a recipe, I will get a different dish on each table"
"If you're ever going to create a peaceful world... you have to think about what would the other person do"
"The ultimate essence of which is constantly craving dignity"
"You don't have to be rich or have to be in a army if you're in a situation that you're willing to change, if you give your life for it, you might actually get something done."
"Love deeply"
"Open your heart to what the world can show you. Sometimes it's terrifying and sometimes it's incredibly beautiful.. and I'll take both thanks."
