You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story. - Anthony de Mello

A story is the shortest distance between a human being and truth.

A story is the shortest distance between a human being and the truth.

The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-tzu's dictum: Those who know do not say; Those who say do not know. When the master entered, they asked him what the words meant. Said the master, "Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose?" All of them indicated that they knew. Then he said, "put it into words." All of them were silent.

If you find me charming, it means that right now you’re in a good mood, nothing more.

Perfect love casts out fear. Where there is love there are no demands, no expectations, no dependency. I do not demand that you make me happy; my happiness does not lie in you. If you were to leave me, I will not feel sorry for myself; I enjoy your company immensely, but I do not cling.