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Peter Matthiessen Quotes

Simplicity is the whole secret of well-being.

Peter Matthiessen (2008). “The Snow Leopard”, p.135, Penguin

In this very breath that we take now lies the secret that all great teachers try to tell us.

Peter Matthiessen (1998). “Nine-Headed Dragon River: Zen Journals 1969-1982”, p.88, Shambhala Publications

Simultaneously I am myself, the child I was, the old man I will be.

Peter Matthiessen (2008). “The Snow Leopard”, p.195, Penguin

Be light, light, light - full of light!

Peter Matthiessen (2008). “The Snow Leopard”, p.200, Penguin

Have you seen the snow leopard? No! Isn't that wonderful?

Peter Matthiessen (2008). “The Snow Leopard”, p.269, Penguin