429 Quotes About Observation

The day before he died, we were out swimming in the pool. Looking at the trees. And he was just floating and saying, ‘You know, I am just so susceptible to beauty.’ And I think of that every day. Every day. How to open yourself to the world. And really appreciate it.

The footsteps of Western Civilization are currently hobbled by a serious case of fallen arches.

The key to wisdom is silent observation and reflection.

Anywhereandeverywhereyou gopeople will still bewalking their dogsandordering bad coffee

Often we don't notice the stringent rules to which our culture subjects us.

The simple act of sitting here sipping this cappuccino is its own testament to my commitment to living the writer’s life. Which is to say: doing nothing but doing it exceedingly well.

Christmas comes but once a year, starts in August ends in July

It was so completely obvious, and yet what proof was there? It was, Martin thought, like the rabbit which the Hindus see in the moon. It is next to impossible to make people see it; but once they have recognized it, they will never see a face or a man or a woman there again. It is obvious that there is a rabbit in the moon; but obviousness seems too often unsusceptible of proof.The Case of the Seven of Calvary

Every traveler should make their own observation.