Paul Evans

Paul Evans
blessing seems
Things that seem bad at the time are really blessings.
done belief break
The shackles of belief, when reinforced by fear, are difficult to break free from and rarely done.
cures certain trade
Those willing to trade freedom for certainty are certain to find the cure worse than the ailment.
We cannot enslave others without enslaving a part of ourselves.
believe humanity secret
We carry around in our heads these pictures of what our lives are supposed to look like, painted by the brush of out intentions. It's the great, deep secret of humanity that in the end none of our lives look the way we thought they would. As much as we wish to believe otherwise, most of life is a reaction to circumstances.
should be-careful careful
You should always be careful of what you say in parting.
weed rose grows
Roses can grow in slums just as weeds can grow around mansions.
thinking important
I've wondered why the famous congregate with each other. Perhaps it's to assure each other that they really are as important as they think they are.
journey firsts steps
The first step of a journey is always the longest.
people victim victimhood
People can become so blinded by their own perceived victimhood that they make victims of everyone around them.
firsts losing sometimes
Sometimes we can only find ourselves by first losing ourselves.
love-is depth departure
The depth of love is revealed in its departure.
hurt memories mean
It's our memories that make us who we are. Without them, we're nothing. If that means we have to hurt sometimes, it's worth it.
ocean men moon
Man has left footprints on the moon but still hasn't walked on the ocean floor.