A Dancing Star: Inspirations to Guide and Heal

by Eileen Campbell (Editor)

A stirring anthology of quotations offering wisdom, comfort, and inspiration in times of transition and healingthoughtfully culled from contemporary and classic sources.

Genres: Poetry

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 1995

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Reviews

[Libby]

I loved this little book. The Nietzsche quote that has been sampled for the title is one of my all time faves. My favourite quote in the book would have to be: "In every corner of my soul there is an altar to a different God." Fernando Pessoa

[Rachel]

Very inspiring! ✨💘

[James Henderson]

In Also Sprach Zarathustra Nietzsche said: "I say to you: 'One must have chaos in oneself in order to give birth to a dancing star.'" In this collection Eileen Campbell has gathered quotations from both East and West to speak to people whose lives are constantly subject to change, and frequently chaotic as a result. She relies on the premise that our problems are not unique; likely to be part of the human condition. The result is that there are times we need inspiration. For most readers there are old favorites, but also different quotes not found in traditional sources. The result is an anthology that bears fruit from repeated visits and meditation on the direction that is suggested by study of each quote. This small book has room for an informative list of recommended reading which makes it even more valuable. Here are some of my favorites:
"Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand." -Baruch Spinoza
"The greatest human quest is to know what one must do in order to become a human being." -Immanuel Kant
"Knowing other is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power." - Lao-Tzu

[Patricia Mcgovern]

A book to continually dip in and out off ... Bought many years ago and still insures thoughts and ideas!