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Trying Quotes - Page 210

If you work with your mind, instead of trying to change everything on the outside, that's how your temper will cool down.

"Pema Chödrön on Buddhism". Interview with Bill Moyers, billmoyers.com. August 4, 2006.

Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.

Pema Chodron (2001). “The Wisdom of No Escape: And the Path of Loving Kindness”, p.2, Shambhala Publications

The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.

"Paula Radcliffe in bullish mood ahead of Berlin marathon" by Barney Ronay, www.theguardian.com. September 24, 2011.

I try not to have too many opinions; I just marvel at the world we live in.

"A Woman We Love: Paula Patton". Interview with Ryan D'Agostino, www.esquire.com. August 4, 2008.

The thing I have to keep in mind and I try to keep in mind about myself, about anyone, is you do the best you can do at the time.

"Paul F. Tompkins on how and why he spent 25 years without a driver's license". Interview with Marah Eakin, www.avclub.com. October 10, 2015.

I don't like to Google myself. I try and avoid it whenever I can.

Interview with Marah Eakin, www.avclub.com. August 9, 2011.

Those trying to explain pictures are as a rule completely mistaken.

Pablo Picasso (1972). “Picasso on art: a selection of views”, Viking Adult