Quotes about Contemplation
To receive spiritual direction is to recognize that God does not solve our problems or answer all our questions, but leads us closer to the mystery of our existence where all questions cease.
- Henri Nouwen
It is not when I am going to meet him, but when I am just turning away and leaving him alone, that I discover what God is. I say, God. I am not sure that that is the name. You will know what I mean.
- Henry David Thoreau
Blessed are they who never read a newspaper, for they shall see Nature, and through her, God.
- Henry David Thoreau
I throw myself down in my chamber, and I call and invite God and his angels thither.
- John Donne
The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for him there.
- George Bernard Shaw
Our God Is Alive and Well. Sorry About Yours.
- Carl Sagan
oh my soul...be prepared for him who knows how to ask questions
- William Paul Young
Most good thinking has its origin in fear.
- Alain de Botton