Sinners often speak the truth. And saints have led people astray. Examine what is said, not the one who says it. - Anthony de Mello

Said a disciple, 'I don't trade my love for money.'

Said the Master, 'isn't it as bad - or worse - that you trade it for love?

It is the desire for "the more" that prevents clear thinking, whereas if we are discontent, not because we want something, but without knowing what we want; if we are dissatisfied with our jobs, with making money, with seeking position and power, with tradition, with what we have and with what we might have; if we are dissatisfied, not with anything in particular but with everything, then I think we shall find that our discontent brings clarity. When we don't accept or follow, but question, investigate, penetrate, there is an insight out of which comes creativity, joy.

The Japanese have a nice way of putting it: “The day you cease to travel, you will have arrived.