Ladies and Gentlemen…Mr. Leonard Cohen

National Film Board of Canada Presents

This informal black-and-white portrait of Leonard Cohen shows him at age 30 on a visit to his hometown of Montreal, where the poet, novelist and songwriter comes “to renew his neurotic affiliations.” He reads his poetry to an enthusiastic crowd, strolls the streets of the city, relaxes in this three-dollar-a-night hotel room and even takes…

“Fail you did, but learn from it you can.” ~ Yoda

It’s 4 A.M. Nasruddin leaves the tavern and walks the town aimlessly. A Policeman stops him. “Why are you out wandering the streets in the middle of the night?” “Sir,” replies Nasruddin, “If I knew the answer to that question, I Would have been home hours ago!” ~ From the introduction to ‘The Essential Rumi’ by Coleman Barks

“Humans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

“The one great art is that of making a complete human being of oneself.” ~ G.I. Gurdjieff

“Yes, I check my horoscope. And let’s be honest…so do you. But when I check in on my Leo self, I visit astrologer Phil Booth’s site! ” ~ George Stroumboulopoulos

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” ~ Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD)

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD)

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