There was a time in our lives when we were so close that nothing seemed to obstruct our friendship and brotherhood, and only a small footbridge separated us. Just as you were about to step on it, I asked you "Do you want to cross the footbridge to me?" - Immediately you did not want to anymore; and when I asked you again you remained silent. Since then mountains and torrential rivers and whatever separates and alienates have been cast between us, and even if we wanted to get together, we couldn't. But when you now think of that little footbridge, words fail you and you sob and marvel.
Religion has everything on its side: revelation, prophecies, government protection, the highest dignity and eminence. . . and more than this, the inv… - Irvin D. Yalom
Religion has everything on its side: revelation, prophecies, government protection, the highest dignity and eminence. . . and more than this, the inv…
- Irvin D. Yalom
Live your life to the fullest; and then, and only then, die. Don't leave any unlived life behind. - Irvin D. Yalom
Live your life to the fullest; and then, and only then, die. Don't leave any unlived life behind.
The more unlived your life, the greater your death anxiety. - Irvin D. Yalom
The more unlived your life, the greater your death anxiety.
Living safely is dangerous. - Irvin D. Yalom
Living safely is dangerous.
Every person must choose how much truth he can stand. - Irvin D. Yalom
Every person must choose how much truth he can stand.
Only the wounded healer can truly heal. (97) - Irvin D. Yalom
Only the wounded healer can truly heal. (97)
Self-awareness is a supreme gift, a treasure as precious as life. This is what makes us human. But it comes with a costly price: the wound of mortali… - Irvin D. Yalom
Self-awareness is a supreme gift, a treasure as precious as life. This is what makes us human. But it comes with a costly price: the wound of mortali…
Love is not just a passion spark between two people; there is infinite difference between falling in love and standing in love. Rather, love is a way… - Irvin D. Yalom
Love is not just a passion spark between two people; there is infinite difference between falling in love and standing in love. Rather, love is a way…
Absolute power, as we have always known, corrupts absolutely; it corrupts because it does not do the trick for the individual. Reality always creeps … - Irvin D. Yalom
Absolute power, as we have always known, corrupts absolutely; it corrupts because it does not do the trick for the individual. Reality always creeps …
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