"Discipline is turning away from that which is contrary to our purposes and intentions, or draining of our spirit. And always turning toward that which is most relevant----towards that which serves our spirits, deepens our compassion as well as our understanding, and furthers our most meaningful purpose."
"The problem is not so much that we have a hard time trusting the sources of truth, but that we are unwilling to give up those things we wish were true."
"Beware of confusing obligation with responsibility. The former is what one is expected to do, while the latter is knowing what needs to be done."
"The root of the word 'discipline' is 'disciple.' Thus true discipline is neither rules imposed from outside the self, nor punishment for their violation. It is, rather, a state of devotion and focus----a carefully considered allocation of our precious time and energy."
"Objectivity is perspective uninformed by emotion----the perspective of machines."
