Stephen Schwartz Quotes


I have learned that human beings are not searching for philosophies, even though it may seem that way sometimes. We are searching for something we can trust. And when we find ourselves in the midst of change, the philosophies are like a broken crutch. They do not hold us up. What supports us is a force, an energy, a vortex of love that expresses through us as warmth, creativity, service, and compassion.


Citations

Schwartz, Stephen. Compassionate Presence: A Radical Response to Human Suffering. LuraMedia, 1999.

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Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz
  • Born: September 9, 1948
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist, Writer

Stephen Suleyman Schwartz is an American Sufi journalist, columnist, and author. He has been published in a variety of media, including The Wall Street Journal. He is the founder and executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Islamic Pluralism. In 2011–2012 he was a member of Folks Magazine's Editorial Board.