The beauty of love is that in giving it away, you are left with more than you had before. David Simon More Quotes by David Simon More Quotes From David Simon I'd love if people relearned the lessons of the 20th century all over again. Which is to say this country progressed economically and socially when we had a better balance between capital and labor. Neither capital or labor won every argument. The battle between the two created economic tension, and transformed the working class into the middle class, and grew the economy. David Simon balance country people Albert Camus, a great humanist and existentialist voice, pointed out that to commit to a just cause with no hope of success is absurd. But then, he also noted that not committing to a just cause is equally absurd. But only one choice offers the possibility for dignity. And dignity matters. Dignity matters. David Simon voice choices matter What drugs have not destroyed, the war on them has David Simon destroyed drug war Eating a meal with full awareness can be a powerful, enlightening, and healing experience. David Simon powerful healing food We're now seeing levels of inequality raise their heads that we haven't seen since the age of the robber barons. If somebody watched The Deuce, and understood the allegory about capital and labor, and understands what happens when one side is vulnerable to the other, that would be swell. David Simon inequality vulnerable age Life is too short to carry the burden of a heavy heart. It does not serve you or anyone else. Free yourself through the power of forgiveness and compassion. David Simon life-is-too-short compassion heart Those...who insist that there are some moral limits that they will not violate, are forever surprising themselves. David Simon moral limits forever I encourage you from the depths of my heart and being to know that you have the full capacity and the right to make changes that will enliven your awareness, raise the succulent joy in your heart, and experience the vitality that comes from living in balance. David Simon balance heart joy Pornography has become rationalized. It's become much more coherent and profitable. David Simon pornography While I think storytelling is a meaningful way to spend your life... it does feel a little bit secondary or off-point. David Simon meaningful way thinking On a practical level I'm a TV producer and storyteller who's gone about as long as you can go without achieving a mass audience. David Simon levels gone long All stress is ultimately related to loss or the fear of loss. David Simon related stress loss Genuine inner freedom is the ultimate aim of life. It is the unspoken goal of every thought you have and every action you take. David Simon aim-of-life goal action It's been said that no man is a hero to a newspaperman, and I spent too many years as an ink-stained wretch. David Simon hero men years Meditation is like a bath for the mind; it clears and refreshes our windows of perception, allowing more light, love, and happiness to flow into lives. David Simon perception light meditation For a detective or street police, the only real satisfaction is the work itself; when a cop spends more and more time getting aggravated with the details, he's finished. The attitude of co-workers, the indifference of superiors, the poor quality of the equipment - all of it pales if you still love the job; all of it matters if you don't. David Simon real attitude jobs Reality is ultimately a selective act of perception and interpretation. A shift in our perception and interpretation enables us to break old habits and awaken new possibilities for balance, healing, and transformation. David Simon old-habits healing reality Sex work is a completely unregulated industry and to make the affront even worse, the product and the labourers are the same thing! The product is the sexuality of the actual labourers: flesh. I think in that sense, the exploitative nature of unencumbered capitalism is made even more dramatic. David Simon dramatic sexuality thinking The same creative force that generated the universe created your body. It is vibrating with intelligence and spirit. It is ultimately sacred and worthy of your love, respect and intention. Take good care of it and nourish it with the most healing, life-sustaining foods, experiences, and sensory impressions. David Simon body creative healing How do we allow God into our minds, bodies, relationships, and life? We stop squeezing the divine out through our preconceived notions of what is sacred and what is profane. When we assume the mind-set that everything is ultimately divine, though sometimes more disguised than others, then we can see that all of our thoughts, impulses, and desires arise from and can bring us back to awareness of the sacred. David Simon body mind desire
