I recognize that often times quotes can become overused and platitudinous, but thats why im constantly looking for fresh ones. Taking lsd was a profound experience, one of the most important things in my life. Although the neardeath experience nde was not so named until the 1970s, by dr. Ten books that changed the world books the guardian. Whats your most profound paragraph passages youve ever read in literature. What are the funniestmost profoundmost beautiful book. Considered by some to be the greatest novel ever written, anna. He preached approximately 3600 sermons, wrote dozens of books, oversaw ministries to the poor and orphans, raised up new pastors, and countless other endeavors in light of this, spurgeon said some of the most profound, glorious things about god, the. In 1993, author james redfield wrote and selfpublished his first book, the celestine prophecy. Id rather you shot at tin cans in the backyard, but i know youll go after birds. Is it a novel with beautiful, captivating figurative language. Abraham who identify themselves as nonphysical source energy, focused by jerry hicks and translated by esther hicks have been answering questions for. The godfather part ii is the most profound story ever told. Harper lee, believed to be one of the most influential authors to have ever existed.
The object of golf is to play the least amount of golf. This was discussed by truffaut and hitchcock himself in the book that truffaut wrote on the films of the british director. Its just my personal list of the most profound and overall interesting books i have ever read i do. But the most profound has to be atlas shrugged by ayn rand. Another thing that got forgotten was the fact that against all probability a sperm whale had suddenly been called into existence several miles above the surface of an alien planet. I havent stopped thinking, reflecting, and living more consciously ever since. Far from the madding crowd, but the woodlanders was the first book i ever truly fell in love with. There are books that will dramatically impact your life, giving you a new perspective and a brand new outlook on life. The most profound book that became available to mankind around 1500 years before the advent of jesus christ is the sacred bhagavad gita.
It is clear why these have become some of the most famous and unforgettable poems ever written. Below, weve chosen and compiled 31 of the most influential business books of all time, from the lean startup by eric ries to the wealth of nations by adam smith. And the most powerful ones change our lives forever. That was the only time i ever heard atticus say it was a sin to do something, and i asked miss maudie about it. It grew so large to where i needed to divide it in half, and in doing so wordpress had some issues with editing. Most profound books 1984 by george orwell is wonderful first book i read that taught me to mistrust the government, which is probably the most important thing i ever learned. Hart, an astrophysicist, alien life researcher and white separatist. This was discussed by truffaut and hitchcock himself in the book that truffaut wrote on the films of the. A treatise in the sociology of knowledge the social construction of reality. Siddhartha is that most unusual of all stories one that follows a character. The most profound business book ive ever read summarized in one simple sentence hint. The 12 most influential spiritual books of the past 50 years. It wasnt the first book of this kind that i had read, but for the first time, i felt open to receiving the guidance within those pages. And john knox not the scot said that it is unquestionably the most important theological work ever written the interpreters bible, vol 9, 355.
These are definitely not the 10 greatest poems ever written. The 14 most profound books about religion take a deep dive into humanity most sacred systems of belief. Which book has had the most profound influence on your. Discussion about which book has had the most profound influence on your life. This list could be the most profound that weve ever published. Nov 25, 2006 the most profound book that became available to mankind around 1500 years before the advent of jesus christ is the sacred bhagavad gita. Raymond moody, reports of the phenomenon go back many years before moody began researching them. May 25, 2018 nemesis asks profound questions about heroism and sacrifice, and captures, as well as any novel ive ever read, a sense of communal grief and incredulity. I agree with the first person, the stranger and metamorphosis are amazing books. The way author portrays things are completely laudable.
I dont know about you, but i love reading quotations. A very simple bible verse that packs a real punch if you really sit down and ponder it. To say that he was prolific is a staggering understatement. Have you ever wondered why churches today only remind us about how the. The book is part adventure story and part new age spiritual novel. There are miracles on paper that can easily be forgotten about if we let them be. The 15 most profound movies ever made taste of cinema. To live by yu hua recently i read this which is one translated from chinese.
Mans search for meaning by viktor frankl in this book, the author details his experiences in an auschwitz concentration camp, while simultaneously sharing his perspective on living a meaningful life. It is a ranking of the 100 people who, according to hart, most influenced human history. Is every problem on the planet, be it worldly, social or. I woke this morning to the most precious sound ever. Charles spurgeon was one of, if not the greatest preacher of the past 200 years.
Here we have a number of books that will have a profound impact on your life and the effect will stay with you long after youve read it. The 10 most spiritual books of all time belinda davidson. This is an incredible book that, for me, completely redefined what constituted a healthy diet. The sinking of the titanic must have been a miracle to the lobsters in the kitchen.
I rolled over and looked out my bedroom window into the reserve, and all the trees. I was embarrassed that i didnt know her better, that i ever. I mightve felt bad or laughed for a day, but i havent ever thought about it since. A ranking of the most influential persons in history. So grab a pen, and interpret these poems in your own, unique. What are the funniestmost profoundmost beautiful book quotes. Register for my free web class and discover how to attract better quality leads on autopilot. The following minds of reddit wandered until they came across some of the most profound and entertaining thoughts ever to be had in the shower.
Whats your most profound paragraph passages youve ever read. Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit em, but remember its a sin to kill a mockingbird. Nov 28, 2017 there are miracles on paper that can easily be forgotten about if we let them be. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand is quite good first book i read that got. Curious to know which book has had the most profound influence on your life. Which book has had the most profound influence on your life. The novel spent more than three years on the new york times bestseller list. A great quotation, for me, can be a bitesize chunk of wisdom, the breeze of an unknown wind, a glimpse into a mind of genius. Apr 21, 2020 american christians today could tell you the plots of dozens of hollywood movies. Thats the thing about the bible, which can seem old, stale, and complicated at times.
Most profound verse in the bible discussion in the ancient way eastern. But how many could give even a rough synopsis of the most important book ever written. What is the most profound book youve ever read, apart from. May 10, 2018 the 15 most profound movies ever made. The book was published in 1924 and follows a muslim indian doctor named aziz and his relationships with an english professor, cyril fielding, and a visiting english schoolteacher named adela. The most profound and complete neardeath experience ever betty j. This top money book focuses on the common mistakes committed by people while spending, investing or making other financial decisions. It was written in the 1970s and was one of the first major criticisms of technological society. This one document is sufficient for a human being to reach the level of mahavira, gautama buddha, jesus christ or prophet mohammed.
As our civilization is sinking, the lifeguards are drowning in biblical ignorance. What are the most profound books you have ever read. What is the most profound book youve ever read, apart. Jerome one of the funniest english books ever written. There are many famous short speeches that have been a turning point in history. American christians today could tell you the plots of dozens of hollywood movies. But there is no film in hitchcocks filmography that goes so deep with these tools to explore the inner world of a character, and at the same time, the nature of reality.
For now, suffice it to say that samuel coleridge, speaking for many, said, i think that the epistle to the romans is the most profound work in existence table talk, 232. Since its initial publishing, it has gone on to become one the most successful selfpublished novels ever. This book lead to an undergraduate education in physics and my current pursuit of a phd in biophysics. Where the wasteland ends by theodore roszak influenced me a lot. A ranking of the most influential persons in history is a 1978 book by michael h. I try to incorporate it into my morningevening prayers, and since its in my prayer book, sometimes throughout the day, ill take a break from work, find some where quiet and chant it to myself. What was the best book within a book youve ever read. The list also exaggerates the importance of rhyme in english poetry. It should be the 10 most famous and memorable poems.
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The author of the greatest letter ever written desiring god. This, in many ways relates to the above quote about learning from your failures. Here are the most influential books in human history. Feb 03, 2011 i agree with the first person, the stranger and metamorphosis are amazing books.
The bible was written over a period of approximately 1,500 years and by over 40 different authors. His book illustrates the fact that motivation comes from many sources and that, at the highest level of performance, motivation come from your. And are the one light books by jon whistler some of, if not, the most profound and important books ever written to explain this. Is the one light book by jon whistler one of, if not, the most profound and important book ever to be written. Its just theyre excited over something that happened in their life because thats whats most important to them. Literary critics, historians, avid readers, and even casual readers will all have different opinions on which novel is truly the greatest book ever written.
Mar 24, 2017 have you ever read the first page of a book, and it was just so good that you had to put it down to appreciate it. Top 10 best money books of all time wallstreetmojo. But i have finished it without stop reading that is in 2 days think so. It was the first book of hart, which was reprinted in 1992 with revisions. Nov 07, 2018 in light of this, spurgeon said some of the most profound, glorious things about god, the gospel, prayer, and numerous other subjects. The little prince is one of the most poignant and profound books in french literature. The book has sold well over 10 million copies and has been consistently listed as one of the most influential books ever written. The 10 most influential books ever written why to read. God will let all good people into heaven if there is a heaven. The 104 greatest, most profound charles spurgeon quotes. This book, as all her books, gave me a new perspective on life and why i do what i do. The alchemist by paulo coelho, to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, the book thief by markus zusak, brave new world by aldous.
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We get stone at the jukebox and stay out of fights. The most profound and complete neardeath experience ever. Now i stop and think whenever someone is being self absorbed. This book played a massive role in developing my critical assessment of the world around me. Truly spiritual books contain a high vibration, that, when you read them, propel you into a much higher way of living. The godfather part ii is the most profound story ever told 12 29 dec 2019 29 dec 2019. Dec 29, 2019 the godfather part ii is the most profound story ever told 12 29 dec 2019 29 dec 2019. Which book has had the most profound influence on your life and why. Tyson zahner the most profound business book ive ever. Oct 27, 2014 mans search for meaning by viktor frankl in this book, the author details his experiences in an auschwitz concentration camp, while simultaneously sharing his perspective on living a meaningful life. Elements is the most important maths book of all time not because of the. This book made me curious and excited to explore the world around me.
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