Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Solitude and Gentleness


"It is in deep solitude that I find the gentleness with which I can truly love my brothers. The more solitary I am the more affection I have for them…. Solitude and silence teach me to love my brothers for what they are, not for what they say.”
~Thomas Merton
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