Derek Lin quotes

Derek Lin quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“The blind pursuit of learning leads to excessive desiresâ€”the more you see, the more you want. Excessive desires, in turn, lead to anxiety and misery.”
-- Derek Lin

Source : Derek Lin (2006). “Tao Te Ching”, p.40, SkyLight Paths Publishing

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“Channel your passion into lasting results”
-- Derek Lin

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“I know a lot of shows are like, 'Here's the pages,' right before they start filming. I'd have a heart attack. The anxiety would be way too much for me. I don't have as strong a backbone as those other show writers.”
“Maybe I'm not good for you. Maybe what I feel is wrong. Because I did love Ashton. She was all I needed... but never did I feel the uncontrollable desire to get her underneath me. Never did I make up reasons to get her to wrap her legs around me so I could feel her pressed up against me. Never. He swallowed hard. "Never did I think about being inside her”
“As a pastor, I have a deep desire to lead people to God and encourage people to pray, read the Bible, and carry their faith into every part of their lives.”

Source : Adam Hamilton (2013). “When Christians Get It Wrong”, p.110, Abingdon Press
“Its all gone pretty fast. I dont want to move on, but I know I have to.”
“OK, the rule is, you can [make love to] an elephant if you want to, but if you do you can't cover the circus.”
“Today I am in control because I want to be. I have my fingers on the switch, but have lived a lifetime ignoring the control I have over my own world. Today is different.”
“I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.”
“Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want.”
“If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.”
“My parents just tell me, â€˜If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.â€™”

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