I am alive and well and unconcerned about the rumors of my death. But if I were dead, I would be the last to know.
Paul MccartneyRead
When two great saints meet, it's a humbling experience.
Interpretation
Meeting great individuals can be a humbling experience that reminds us of our own place in the world.
This quote by Paul McCartney suggests that encounters with truly great or virtuous individuals can lead to a sense of humility. When two saints meet, their shared greatness puts into perspective the achievements and values we hold, highlighting the importance of humility in our interactions and understanding of one another.
In practice
During a spiritual retreat, this quote can be shared to emphasize the value of humility in learning from others.
I am alive and well and unconcerned about the rumors of my death. But if I were dead, I would be the last to know.
There’s nothing as glamorous to me as a record store.
If You can play Your stuff in a pub, then You´re a good band.
We were a savage little lot, Liverpool kids, not pacifist or vegetarian or anything. But I feel I've gone beyond that, and that it was immature to be so prejudiced and believe in all the stereotypes.
I don't work at being ordinary.
It (LSD) opened my eyes. We only use one-tenth of our brain. Just think of what we could accomplish if we could only tap that hidden part! It would mean a whole new world if the politicians would take LSD. There wouldn't be any more war or poverty or famine.
The cost of a loaf is a simple thing, and so a loaf is often sought, but some things are past valuing: laughter, land, and love are never bought.
A man who is seeking for realization is not only going around searching for his spectacles without realizing that they are on his nose all the time, but also were he not actually looking through them he would not be able to see what he is looking for!
I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.
Childhood is over the moment things are no longer astonishing.
What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes.
I am alone in possessing a key to this barbarous sideshow.
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