Thomas W. P. Slatin

“The definitive reward for successfully conquering obstacles in ones life is paradise.” —Thomas Slatin #Quote

“When I was a child, I lost my grip on a balloon and I stood and watched as it quickly rose and then vanished. My father used this singular event as a life lesson in loss. While at the time I was saddened by the loss, what followed next was a sudden and unexpected rainstorm,…

“If your motivation to get a degree is based solely in the popular parlance of credentialism, you are going to be disappointed when you learn that a college degree has nothing to do with intelligence or success in life. The most interesting and successful people I’ve known in my life never finished college.” —Thomas Slatin

“Maturity is nothing more than an individuals ability to respond effectively and in an appropriate manner based on the lessons of their own life experiences.” —Thomas Slatin

“An old friend once bragged to me their list of accomplishments, as if in their eyes, the things for which I have accomplished were insignificant by comparison.  This made me realize that their accomplishments are equal in merit to mine, notwithstanding, as my goals were realized through dedication, perseverance, compassion, and grace.” —Thomas Slatin

“I’m a dreamer; a dreamer who believes in fairness and equality.When I was a child I would dream of how life might be.As a young adult, I would dream of how life could be.Now, as a full-grown adult, I dream about how life should be.” ―Thomas Slatin

“My eyes still see colors, I still feel the wind and the rain, and believe in things unseen. I still see and appreciate the art of everyday life. Yet faced with my seemingly overwhelming success, I was not looking for fame and fortune, nor adorers to show up in hoards; my dream was simply for…

“The most wonderful people I have known in life are those who have forever occupied a sacred place in my heart, for they come with a love that is both flawless and eternal.” —Thomas Slatin

“It is only the best advice which hurts us in the most beautiful way possible.” —Thomas Slatin