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Thomas Merton Quotes

Thomas Merton quotes about life

American Author January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968

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There are days when I am convinced that Heaven starts already, now, in this ordinary life just as it is, in all its incompleteness, yet, this is where Heaven starts.. see within yourself, if you can find it. I walked through the field in front of the house, lots of swallows flying, everywhere! Some very near me..it was magical. "We are already one, yet we know it not. Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton quote: "Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth..."
Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul. Thomas Merton
We do not want to be beginners [at prayer]. but let us be convinced of the fact that we will never be anything but beginners, all our life! Thomas Merton
What every man looks for in life is his own salvation and the salvation of the men he lives with. By salvation I mean first of all the full discovery of who he himself really is. Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton quote: "There is always a temptation to diddle around in the..."
There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues. Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton quote: "The solution of the problem of life is life itself. Life is..."
The solution of the problem of life is life itself. Life is not attained by reason and analysis but first of all by living. Thomas Merton

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