The Seal Cove Theoretical Society Quotes

“And thus was born The Seal Cove Theoretical Society, devoted to chit-chat, observation, current events, gossip, philosophical debate, and the occasional profound speculation, and bound together by friendship and forgiveness, which we all need, even if we deny it.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“No one lives a full life without having an impact. Everyone has the power to make those around them happy or miserable, satisfied or frustrated. What more do you want?”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“Humanity is capable of such mindless horror. We embody the worst inclinations of all living things on earth — cruelty, hubris, greed, unspeakable violence, and disregard for consequences. And then we turn around and embody the best of all living things on earth — compassion, music, art, literature, scientific inquiry, invention and great imagination. What a burden it is to be human. What a privilege.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“Some people wallow in that sort of tragedy. They let tragedy define their whole lives.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“The point on which the town of Seal Cove is built, shelters a small harbor on the south, and a series of lovely secluded coves on the north, one of which lends its name to the town.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“…the Birminghams had grown into their eccentricities over time.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“As Lao Tzu wrote ‘to love strongly gives you strength. To be loved strongly gives you courage.’ So may you both grow stronger and more courageous with each passing year.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“Don’t wait for the perfect time to go after your dreams. There is never a perfect time. Just get on with it, and when you achieve one dream, always have another waiting in the wings. There’s nothing worse than having no goal, nothing to strive for.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society

“Wexler’s mind was a still pond. He could have taught a Buddhist monk how to be in the here and now.”
― S.W. Clemens, The Seal Cove Theoretical Society