“The
saint seeks a life full of meaningful compassion. The acquisition of goods, the
piling up of wealth, only serves to draw force from his proper pursuit. The
saint lives — or tries to live — beyond desire. The saint lives for hope.” —Mark
Edmundson, Self and Soul: A Defense of Ideals (2015)Sunday, October 11, 2015
Quote of the Day (Mark Edmundson, on How the Saint Lives)
“The
saint seeks a life full of meaningful compassion. The acquisition of goods, the
piling up of wealth, only serves to draw force from his proper pursuit. The
saint lives — or tries to live — beyond desire. The saint lives for hope.” —Mark
Edmundson, Self and Soul: A Defense of Ideals (2015)
I guess the saints are Mets's fans.
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