Quotes by Thomas Merton

We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves,...

#Thomas Merton

To consider persons and events and situations only in the light of their effect upon...

#Thomas Merton

The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of...

#Thomas Merton

The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God's mercy to...

#Thomas Merton

The tighter you squeeze, the less you have.

#Thomas Merton

The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom.

#Classroom

When ambition ends, happiness begins.

#Ambition

The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of...

#Compassion

Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most difficult sacrifice. It demands greater heroism...

#Conscience, #Peace, #Truth

What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to...

#Discovery

Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real

#Humility, #Pride

The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom

#Learning