A Gathering of Light is a compilation of excerpts and quotations taken from over 400 sources (1,500 separate entries) spanning a period of time of 5,000 years from ancient times to today. It is unlike other standard quote books which merely compile quotes by key word or subject -- and which rarely are read cover-to-cover. It utilizes a unique subject matter format which conveys a profound overall message far transcending its individual components. The book contains the best of the best of the great minds over the ages, presented in such a way that the reader is able to see and understand the unbroken, seamless thread of wisdom or light which they have gifted to us. The books message is especially relevant to this critical time in our evolution. It covers humankinds relationship to the earth and the cosmos, the current state of human affairs, the dilemmas we currently face, the present transformation and evolutionary period, and the inner source leading us into a new millenium. The subjects covered by the book include the environment, the global family, peace, human responsibilities, individual creative capacities, inner power, global and personal transformation, and the new age or era which is upon us. The book covers the most important issues of our day, applying a timeless wisdom of the ages, and providing a roadmap for the transition into the next millennium. A Gathering of Light is for everyone, irrespective of sex, race, nationality or religious preference. It includes comprehensive information about the authors/sources cited, as well as a complete index and bibliography. It will be an invaluable resource to all students, speakers, authors and seekers of wisdom. In the words of Dr. Robert Muller (author, speaker, educator, former Under Secretary General of the United Nations and Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Peace): A Gathering of Light: Eternal Wisdom for a Time of Transformation is the essence of ancient and recent enlightening quotations showing humanity the guideposts of the new needed vision for the 21st century and new millennium. I hope this magnificent book will be on the desk of every head of state and chief executive of all major institutions, medias and corporations of this planet. Once you pick it up, you wont be able to put it down. And, you will pick it up over and over again. It also makes the perfect gift to you and those you love! "A Gathering of Light: Eternal Wisdom for a Time of Transformation" is the essence of ancient and recent enlightening quotations showing humanity the guideposts of the new needed vision for the 21st century and new millennium. I hope this magnificent book will be on the desk of every head of state and chief executive of all major institutions, medias and corporations of this planet. -- Dr. Robert Muller, author, speaker and educator, former Under Secretary General of the United Nations and Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Peace John Price is a writer, public speaker and an attorney. For 15 years, he was a partner with a Dallas law firm, specializing in antitrust and intellectual property litigation. Over the years, he has been actively involved in various human rights/environmental organizations. He also is the coauthor, with his wife Diadra, of the book: Soular Reunion: Journey to the Beloved. He and his wife currently live in the mountains of North Carolina, with their two Burmese cats, Hermes & Plato. "The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." PIERRE TEILHARD de CHARDIN, "The Evolution of Chastity," Toward the Future