This book is the culmination of about a decade of investigating. There are quotes about the inward and the outward (and the secret unity that binds them as one movement), for both are equally important to contemplate. While there are quotes found within these pages that can be found in other quote books (quotes that help promote more kindness to one's neighbors, quotes about beauty and love, etc.), this compilation is meant to help illuminate just how dire our current situation is; many of these quotes carry with it a sense of urgency. It may not feel very good to have veils lifted only to reveal that which is difficult to mentally swallow, but in the end, I maintain that it is essential for one's growth to see it rather than to remain in the dark. If we wish to change the world, we must radically change our minds. My intention for publishing this book is to help others do just that via words from the wise.