Book of Wisdom

By Thomas E. Santarlas Ph.D

The "Book of Wisdom" is a collection of heart-felt examinations on topics experienced by just about every person in the world regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status. It is a journey into the trials and tribulations people experience as they progress throughout the various stages of life.

Each of us have probably dealt with many of the topics contained inside this book. The author and others provide a road map designed to help people who find themselves contemplating difficult issues or celebrating success in their lives by exposing them to new paradigms or ways of thinking.

Some of the quotes are so powerful and thought-provoking that maybe they will help others to navigate the calm or rough seas ahead. The short evaluations may help someone to find comfort during a time of despair or could just reenergize the depleted soul. The quotes put forth inspirational words or subtle suggestions designed to assist people to move forward, turn the page, or write a new chapter in their own book of life.

You never know how powerful a word, sentence, or gesture can be until you take the time to think about its' meaning. People interpret things differently and look at the world through different lenses. Sometimes hope and inspiration can be found in the simplest of terms or with the onset of a smile. This book was designed to help people cope with the day-to-day challenges in life and to bring a smile to their faces!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9781645847694

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Book of Wisdom

Thomas E. Santarlas, Ph.D

Copyright © 2019 Thomas E. Santarlas, Ph.D

All rights reserved

First Edition

PAGE PUBLISHING, INC.

Conneaut Lake, PA

First originally published by Page Publishing 2019

ISBN 978-1-64584-768-7 (pbk)

ISBN 978-1-64584-769-4 (digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Spiritual Quotes

Family Quotes

Justice Quotes

Love Quotes

Thought-Provoking Quotes

Final Inspirational Thought

Introduction

I hope the words herein help you find as much comfort in your live as they have in mine. Some quotes are so inspiring and so powerful that they deserve to be published in repetition. Try to locate the quotes that have appeared multiple times within this book.

I was thirty-one years young when my father forwarded me a Christmas card that our family received from Congressman Fred Upton and his family. On the inside of the card was a printed quote from Helen Keller followed by a handwritten note to me from my father. I think Helen Keller’s quote articulated a road map to properly navigate the trials and tribulations of life:

Character Cannot be Developed in Ease and Quiet. Only Through Experiences of Trial Can the Soul be Strengthened, Vision Cleared, Ambition Inspired and Success Achieved.

—Helen Keller

My father’s hand-written note to me:

Tom This Was So Good. I have To Give This To You. How True, How True!! DAD

Through their tireless teachings, unconditional love, and positive example, both my father and my mother (Thomas and Rosalie Santarlas) molded me into the person that I am today.

Thank you Dad and Mom for raising me to be a good Christian man. I hope to one day be the kind of parent to my children that you were to me and my brothers. This book is dedicated to you in the hopes that I can inspire others in the way you inspired me. I love you!

Spiritual Quotes

With God All Things Are Possible.

—Matthew 19:26

"But do you know how you defeat fear? You don’t punt, call an audible, or try to run an end-around. You face it head-on. You run straight at it, not with your own power, but