31 Quotes by Richard Wagamese

We need mystery. Creator in her wisdom knew this. Mystery fills us with awe and wonder. They are the foundations of humility, and humility is the foundation of all learning. So we do not seek to unravel this. We honour it by letting it be that way forever.”The quote of a grandmother explaining The Great Mystery of the universe to her grandson.

There was a feeling in him like a bruise, a purple ache that set between his ribs. He tasted a cry building at the back of his throat. It was too familiar and made him fearful.

Jimmy said Starlight was the name given to them that got teachin's from Star People. Long ago. Legend goes that they come outta the stars on a night like this. Clear night. Sat with the people and told'em stuff. Stories mostly, about the way of things.""The wisest ones got taught more. Our people. Starlights. We're meant to be teachers and storytellers.

She's a tale spinner," he said. "She spins 'em right outta the air. Tells 'em whole so's you'd think yer readin' a book.

Watching the morning break, I realize again that darkness doesn't kill the light—it defines it.

They scooped out our insides, Saul. We're not responsible for that. We're not responsible for what happened to us. None of us are. Fred said. But our healing--that's up to us. That's what saved me. Knowing it was my game.

I discovered that being someone you are not is often easier than living with the person you are.

The head has no answers, and the heart has no questions, Jack would say."Quoting his teacher and good friend Jack Kakakaway

Can you stand?" Waabooz asked."Yes," Buffalo said. "Why?""If you stand there calmly you won't sink any farther and we can work together to get you out of there.""Are you certain?" Buffalo asked. "I feel the bog pull at me even now.""I am not certain," Waabooz said. "But Trust does not require certainty.