I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit.
The young people think the old people are fools - but the old people know the young people are fools.
Always say 'yes' to the present moment... Surrender to what is. Say 'yes' to life - and see how life starts suddenly to start working for you rather than against you.
Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
Anyone who knows anything of history knows that great social changes are impossible without feminine upheaval. Social progress can be measured exactly by the social position of the fair sex, the ugly ones included
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Amnesty is as good for those who give it as for those who receive it. It has the admirable quality of bestowing mercy on both sides.
I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
We must be willing to fail and to appreciate the truth that often 'Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived.'
I'm never going to be disabled. I'm sick of being so healthy.
The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.
To one extent, if you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all.
Never, ever underestimate the power of 'Id Like that.
Old age is the only disease you dont want to be cured of.
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.
Live simply so others may simply live.
Certain signs precede certain events.
Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.
A life not lived for others is not a life.
Where there is love there is life.