Marianne Williamson Quotations | Page 3

Many times in life, we say we want change but are then terrified when the opportunity for it arrives.

Governments move armies, but only individuals can move hearts.

A lot of my traditional audience does not appreciate my foray into politics.

I know politics is emotionally brutal; I've already had experience with the reality of smear campaigns, so I understand there will not be a path of roses laid before me.

In the hands of the ego, marriage is a prison. It is exclusive. It is a place where people are constantly reminded of their failures and limited by the energies of another person. It is rife with judgment and blame.

Marriage can be a magnificent lesson in becoming our best selves; that is true.

If someone thinks homosexuality is immoral, they have a right to believe that.

Over the years, many people on a spiritual journey have asked me why I keep going on about politics, and many people involved in politics have asked me why I keep going on about spirituality.

The primary social contract between the people of the United States and their government - quaint though it might seem to even mention it at this point - is that ours is to be a government 'of the people, by the people, for the people.'

If I just want to 'start a conversation,' I don't need to run for office. As a matter of fact, it could be argued that many people are more open to hearing you if you're not running for office.