He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.

Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.

What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfilment.

Each day is a little life; every waking and rising a little birth; every fresh morning a little youth; every going to rest and sleep a little death.

Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.

It is better to be looked over than overlooked.

Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

To do great things is difficult, but to command great things is more difficult.

Take care of the pieces well. The whole will take care of itself.

There is a wisdom of the head, and... there is a wisdom of the heart.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

I think, therefore I am.

Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.

Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree; but it preserves it

The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul.