Michael Josephson Commentary

Every day you get many chances to become angry. All are anger invitations. You could accept every one, in which case you’ll be angry all the time. The key is to ignore the less important invitations.
— Ron Potter-Efron and Pat Potter-Efron, psychotherapists
The chief secret of comfort lies in not suffering trifles to vex us, and in prudently cultivating an undergrowth of small pleasures, since very few great ones are let on long leases.
— James H. Aughey, clergyman (1828-1911)
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I’m old, I admire kind people.
— Abraham Heschel, Jewish theologian (1907-1972)
I’ve often wished I had time to cultivate modesty, but I’m too busy thinking about myself.
— Edith Sitwell, British poet, critic (1887-1964)
Every day brings new opportunities to heed the voice of our souls and to find purpose and meaning in simple acts of virtue.
— Michael Josephson