1,137 Quotes by Kilroy J. Oldster

Death is the great equalizer of human beings. Death is the boundary that we need to measure the precious texture of our lives. All people owe a death. There is no use vexing about inevitable degeneration and death because far greater people than me succumbed to death’s endless sleep without living as many years as me.

Living in the moment is not an excuse to be a ne'er-do-well. A person can give up on life or immerse themselves in all matters that are essential to express our humanity. I will accept both the joy and the responsibility of living a meaningful existence. A person’s ultimate expression of his or her being will exhibit itself in their passionate activities including those involving work, art, nature, friendship, and love.

A confused person does not know how to commence living a purposeful life. An ignorant person cannot discern their weakness or comprehend how to make the most of their innate ability. A fearful person spends their life worrying instead of working to gain knowledge and accomplish valuable tasks.

Writing my fleshy story consisted of examining the butchered offal of my carnivorous character. Flayed like the catch of the day, I scrutinized the ramified offscourings of my worm-ridden soul, a parasitic host to tumors of self-doubt and lesions of personal insecurities.

My sense of loss and deprivation is debilitating. Could it be that only by understanding our unique self and the spirit that motivates us that we can gain personal insight, understand one another, and subsequently discover our place in the universe?

Truth sits on the lips of dying men. The world of fire and ice reveals truth, which exist in the eternal passion and eternal pain that drives humankind to create, explore, and reflect upon all aspects of existence.

None of our written thoughts is the final word. Part of the value of writing is to allow a person to subsequently evaluate and modify their thinking patterns.

Scholars laud personal essay writing for its ability to explore the past, present, and the future, and assist people gain a better understanding of life, people, and oneself. A growing trend is for both famous and non-famous people to write their memoirs as a means of documenting their personal history and exploring their quest for identity.

The task of writing is the quintessential spiritual act because it tests a person’s commitment to living a meaningful life. Writing this scroll is a self-prescribed, shamanistic act of spiritual faith.