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
The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in. – 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
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
Because if you’ve found meaning in your life, you don’t want to go back. You want to go forward. – Morrie Schwartz
It’s not to late to… ask yourself if you really are the person you want to be, and if not, who you do want to be. – 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