To say 'I love you' one must first be able to say the 'I.'
Ayn RandRead
Dominique as Gail looks at her "... there is a stage of worship which makes the worshiper himself an object of reverence."
Interpretation
The quote suggests that true worship can elevate both the worshiper and the object of worship.
Ayn Rand's quote implies that when individuals truly engage in worship, they raise not only the divine being they worship but also themselves, as they embody the qualities of their reverence. This elevation signifies a mutual respect and acknowledgment of worth, transforming the act of worship into a powerful exchange where the worshiper becomes an object of reverence as well.
In practice
In a discussion about the role of religion in personal development.
To say 'I love you' one must first be able to say the 'I.'
The difference between animals and humans is that animals change themselves for the environment, but humans change the environment for themselves.
It is my eyes which see, and the sight of my eyes grants beauty to the earth. It is my ears which hear, and the hearing of my ears gives its song to the world. It is my mind which thinks, and the judgement of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth. It is my will which chooses, and the choice of my will is the only edict I must respect.
What is the basic, the essential, the crucial principle that differentiates freedom from slavery? It is the principle of voluntary action versus physical coercion or compulsion.
One method of destroying a concept is by diluting its meaning. Observe that by ascribing rights to the unborn, i.e., the nonliving, the anti-abortionists obliterate the rights of the living.
I think that when in doubt about the truth of an issue, it's safer and in better taste to select the least numerous of the adversaries.
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.
Peace is the precious fruit of a righteous life. It is possible because of the Atonement of the Savior. It is earned through full repentance, for that leads to refreshing forgiveness.
We first crush people to the earth, and then claim the right of trampling on them forever, because they are prostrate.
She looked into the distance, and the old terror flamed up for an instant, then sank again. Edna heard her father's voice and her sister Margaret's. She heard the barking of an old dog that was chained to the sycamore tree. The spurs of the cavalry officer clanged as he walked across the porch. There was the hum of bees, and the musky odor of pinks filled the air. (last lines)
The Dharma is the truth that all natures are pure.
All the fish needs is to get lost in the water. All man needs is to get lost in Tao.
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