Quotes by Criss Jami

The pride of man hopes but to blame God for the evils of the world, and to praise himself for the good.

Misguided good men are more dangerous than honest bad men. It is because they are seen as good that, in and by good conscience, the mob will always, stubbornly back them without question.

Goodness is sparked by a caution for the sake of what is good, not a fear of what is bad.

As time moves on the line will blur. It will no longer seem to be the simplicity of good versus evil, but good versus fools who think they are good.

Everything at some point has been declared the root of all evil.

Simplicity is a bliss that makes one comprehend.

I would say that introverts make some of the best international philosophers. The less common attribute of the introverted lifestyle - a close societal connection, as such a connection disappears or changes in relevance as the currents of the winds change - leaves too much room for ones own cultural bias. Instead, introverts tend to turn inward, the laboratory of being and all its forms. This is the most accurate study of the individual human being, which is in turn, rather than those affected by cultural limitations, the most universal reflection of human understanding and human behavior.

Self-awareness - the commendable ability to be yourself without being a nuisance to someone else.

One of the bigger mistakes of our time, I suppose, was preaching the demonization of all judgment without teaching how to judge righteously. We now live in an age where, apart from the inability to bear even good judgment when it so passes by, still everyone, inevitably, has a viral opinion (judgment) about everything and everyone, but little skill in good judgment as its verification or harness.

A distaste for the new is not always fear of the unknown, but sometimes ambition. Some people dont like the new way simply because they never got a chance to master the old way.

The artist is often misunderstood because, stepping outside himself and holding most details in great tension, hes about as complex as a shape-shifter; or a head with faces on all sides, but not necessarily in the negative connotation as one being two-faced usually implies. For instance, to be misunderstood can mean to be improperly deemed a troublemaker when that is not ones true intent: you see, to troublemakers, the artist knows that the peacemaker may seem like a troublemaker; therefore he may, whether in honesty or in jest, at times, present himself as a troublemaker for perceptual, artistic flair. But then to the artless peacemakers, because of this they will interpret him as a troublemaker. This is why the artist has so few allies. To the troublemakers hes a troublemaker, yet still the peacemakers a troublemaker.

On the inside, the copycats of the ruffians are more delicate than the copycats of prudes.

It can be a good thing if deeper theology, or philosophy, only makes one more uncertain. It may lead to a healthy doubt; he may throw his hands up saying, God, I just dont know anymore. If youre out there, Im giving it all to you. From there, after the surrender, he is allowing God himself, rather than theories, books, and documents, to take over and lead him into all truth.

Philosophy may serve as the bridge between theology and science. All atheism is a philosophy, but not all philosophy is atheism. Philosophy (love of wisdom) is simply a tool depending on how one uses it, and in some cases, logically understanding the nature of God and existence.

Tolerance never exists without negative judgment. It is the sentiment of having a negative opinion about something yet still putting up with it.

Feel what its like to truly starve, and I guarantee that youll forever think twice before wasting food.

Speculation, movements having abandoned rational thought, echo chambers, projection, hypocrisy by little to no self-awareness, bewildering minds brainwashed and manipulative hearts manipulated - one is sure to find these à la people cock-sure in their biased and fanatical, immovable despising of persons. We would all do well to humbly re-think from time to time: Whom do I really hate? For what purpose?

Great philosophers become immortal - they make undeniable impacts on culture.

Nothing frustrates people more than a cocky guy whos still winning.

Sure, some of us humans might be angry at a sovereign God about Hell, but know that that is about as meaningful as a few germs being angry at humans about bleach.